anti-US bloc in Asia only way to stop Yankee Expansionism

Former Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda says Asian countries should develop a unified security strategy to combat US expansion and influence in South Asia.

In an interview with the BBC, he said India, China and Nepal should work together to counter American power.

The Maoist, who was a rebel leader before becoming prime minister, was speaking during a visit to Britain.

Prachanda resigned in May over the Nepalese president's decision to reinstate the army chief he had sacked.

Speaking at the Nepalese embassy in London, Prachanda said the emerging Asian economies should rely less on the West, especially the United States.

He said being the sole super power, the US was trying to have a greater influence in Asia, but India and China should come together to provide security and prosperity to their people. More