Deep Kumar Upadhyaya returned to Nepal Sunday evening after the government recalled him from the post of Nepal’s Ambassador to India all of a sudden. His tenure as the envoy lasted for 13 months even if he was appointed to serve the post for four years. He showed proactive diplomacy at the time India imposed economic blockade on Nepal. Lokaantar team reached Upadhayaya’s residence at Bhainsepati for an interview centring on ambassador recall episode and other contemporary issues. During the 70 minutes long interview with DhrubaHari Adhikary, Bimal Gautam and Sushil Panta for Lokaantar, Upadhyaya commented on Nepali leaders’ immaturity but refrained from giving negative comments against Prime Minister KP Oli. Excerpts of the interview: -