Jha, a former Supreme Court judge who comes from Nepal's Hindi-speaking Terai belt, however refused and appealed against the verdict.

While the hearing is on, the government however has withdrawn his security cover and the national flag from his residence, signifying that he is no longer regarded as vice president.

On Monday, when Rao arrived in Kathmandu, a bomb was found near Jha's residence, making it the third attempt to bomb his residence since the dispute started.

On Tuesday too, a bomb was found in the same area and defused by the bomb disposal squad.

Answering the Hindi question in English, Rao said that during all her visits, she is struck by a 'sense of closeness to the people and the environs'.