Mahindra & Mahindra, India's leading SUV maker has been awarded a prestigious order by the Government of India for a fleet of over 630 vehicles. These would be purchased by the GOI for gifting to the Government of Nepal as a support for the upcoming constitutional assembly elections and will be delivered to the Election Commission in Nepal and the Home Ministry. The elections are planned to be held in Nepal on November 19, 2013.
This fleet of vehicles is a symbol of support from the Indian Government to strengthen security during the election period. These Mahindra vehicles would be utilized by the Security Forces, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and as part of the convoy.
“For Mahindra, it’s an absolute moment of pride that we have been chosen by the Government of Nepal to strengthen India-Nepal ties and enable one of the most important hallmarks in the history of Nepal, the Constituent Assembly elections which are to be held in November 2013. For us, this epitomizes one of the important aspects of the Mahindra brand namely, Driving Positive Change, and also demonstrates the confidence of both governments in our products.” said Ruzbeh Irani, Chief Executive –International Operations, Auto & Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
According to Cabinet Shrestha of Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd., “With this remarkable order we have been honoured by our country and its government. We are extremely proud that Mahindra vehicles would be part of this most important event in our country, the Constituent Assembly elections. It is a national honor for both countries, as well as Mahindra and Agni.”
Source : CarDekho - Mahindra cars - Government of India to gift over 630 Mahindra vehicles to Nepal
