New Delhi: India on October 5 reacted cautiously to the overnight developments in Nepal hoping the present crisis would be resolved within the framework of the Constitutional processes for the peace, stability and development of the Himalayan kingdom.

"We hope that the present crisis will be resolved within the framework of Constitutional processes for the peace, stability and development of Nepal," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Rao said when asked about New Delhi's reaction to Nepalese King Gyanendra sacking Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his entire Cabinet on October 5.

She said, "India's position is well known. We have always supported a multi-party Democracy and Constitutional monarchy in Nepal."

Rao said, "The origins of the present crisis are known. It has been developing over some time. Just last week all the political parties (in Nepal) had come to the conclusion that elections could not be held in the present circumstances and should be postponed."

PTI