Nepal ambassador Shankar Sharma meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath, discusses Nepal-India relations

Nepal’s Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence in Lucknow on Monday.

Following the meeting, Ambassador Sharma shared his satisfaction on X (formerly Twitter), where he mentioned that they had extensive discussions on various aspects of Nepal-India relations.

Very pleased to meet Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri @myogiadityanath in Lucknow today.

We talked extensively about a wide array of issues in Nepal-India relations. I would specially like to thank him for initiating an awe-inspiring Gurkha museum in Gorakhpur. 🇳🇵 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/0pf6WRvb6s

— Dr. Shankar P Sharma (@DrShankarSharma) March 31, 2025

He also expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for the initiation of the remarkable Gurkha Museum in Gorakhpur, which honors the legacy of the Gurkha regiment and its deep ties to both India and Nepal.

"Very pleased to meet Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. We talked extensively about a wide array of issues in Nepal-India relations. I would especially like to thank him for initiating an awe-inspiring Gurkha museum in Gorakhpur," Shankar Sharma wrote in his post.

Earlier this year, on February 5, Ambassador Sharma had participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where he took a holy dip in the Ganga. He was part of a 118-member delegation from 77 countries that joined the spiritual event. Speaking to ANI, Sharma expressed his enthusiasm about attending the Maha Kumbh for the first time, saying, "There was a lot of excitement as I was attending the Maha Kumbh for the first time. I also did 'snan' in Ganga. It was an amazing experience, and I am very happy."

The Maha Kumbh Mela, celebrated in Hindu tradition, is the world's largest public gathering and an important religious event. It attracts Ascetics, Saints, Sadhus, Sadhvis, Kalpvasis, and pilgrims from across the globe. The 2025 edition of the Maha Kumbh Mela began on January 13 and concluded on February 26.