Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has congratulated Chairman Khil  Raj  Regmi on his assumption of office as Head of the Interim Election Government of Nepal. In his message the Prime Minister commended the people of Nepal on reaching an agreement that is an important step in consolidating  Nepal's democratic gains and institutionalizing multi party democracy.

The excerpts of the Prime Minister's message is as follows:

"Please accept our felicitations on assuming the office of the Chairman of the Cabinet of the Interim Election Government of Nepal. I commend the people and political parties of Nepal on reaching the agreement, which represents an important step in taking forward the political process in Nepal for consolidating the democratic gains and institutionalizing multi-party democracy in the country.

I have the greatest pleasure in conveying to you the best wishes of the Government and the people of India as you prepare to undertake the critical task of holding early elections for the Constituent Assembly-cum-Parliament of Nepal. India stands ready to provide any assistance required for the successful conduct of the elections.

India remains steadfast in its support to the people of Nepal in their effort to build a stable, democratic and prosperous Nepal."