Visiting Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda was accorded ceremonial reception at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan Friday morning. <br/><br/>The Nepalese Prime Minister was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the ceremonial reception, Mr. Prachanda paid homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat. <br/>The visiting dignitary who arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, is on a four-day visit to India. <br/><br/>This is Mr Prachanda's first foreign bilateral visit after, he assumed office last month. <br/><br/>The visit will provide an opportunity for both the sides to discuss issues of mutual interest and seek ways to strengthen the age-old friendly ties. <br/><br/>The visiting dignitary will also visit Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday.