NEPAL, 2 February, 2021 (TON): Amid the conspicuous silence maintained by the international community on Nepal’s political situation, on Monday, US Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry said that America’s engagement in Nepal “consistently has been in support of democracy”.

The closest neighbor, India took notice of the incident, calling it an internal affair of Nepal.

The United States of America, the European Union, and other democratic countries have maintained silence over Oli’s move that has been condemned by the political parties and civil society of his own country as “undemocratic and unconstitutional”.

At least 13 petitions have been filed at the Supreme Court against House dissolution while political parties, civil society, and citizens’ groups are holding protest rallies in the streets.

But he did not make any comment on the matter of House dissolution, saying the case was under court’s consideration.

Asked about the US view on Nepal’s political development, the US ambassador said it would be presumptuous to make any statement when the Supreme Court is there to look after the constitutional principle.

“And that is the part of a process,” said Berry about the case being heard by the country’s top court.

“America’s engagement has consistently been in support of democracy, in support of those institutions. And sometimes these processes take some time to play,” he said.

The US diplomat also said that his country has no view or position regarding the rift in the Nepal Communist Party.

He reiterated that political divisions and conflicts were part of the democratic process.

Soon after the new administration took the office, U.S. ambassador Berry had held meetings with Nepali leaders and appraised them of the new policy under the Biden-Harris administration.

On the bilateral front, Nepal hopes the U.S. to be a strong ally and provide full support, cooperation, and partnership and will engage in the region to facilitate in the field of human rights and lots more.