i can't say about how Mehta is taken in India but Madan Regmi is a new face to me. this might also be interesting: Source:http://www.organiser.org/dynamic/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=60&page=9 General Ashok Mehta, an eminent defence expert, said, “The situation in Nepal is so fragile that I reckon it as a failed State. The situation that prevails today has resulted in the death of more than 13,000 persons, of which three-fourths are Maoists and the rest are the masses. I recommend that the institution of monarchy should have the legitimate power to govern the country. The King must come clean about his political aspirations and revive the Parliament and be prepared to discuss the situation any time.” Concluding the seminar, the chief guest Dr Ashrafi Shah, who is former Union Minister of Nepal, said, “Hindi is the language of my heart. If Nepal burns, it is definitely going to hinder the progress of its bordering states.” He emphasised on the need for India to play an instrumental role in restoring peace and democracy in Nepal.