Recent Dynamics Between India Nepal

RECENT DYNAMICS BETWEEN INDIA NEPAL

India was seen interfering in the internal political matters of Nepal by brokering its first steps towards achieving democracy with the ousting of the autocratic Rana regime and restoring the monarchy.

Nepal was also questioned, for establishing defence ties with its northern neighbour China.

Relationship took a beating in 2015, when India first got blamed for interfering in the Constitution drafting in Nepal.

Matters only got worse during a stiff economic blockade between India and Nepal due to the agitation by the Madhesi population there over Nepal’s Constitution promulgated in 2015.

India was also blamed for an “unofficial blockade” in the Madhesis issue, this generated widespread resentment against the country.

The blockade led to the restriction of food and essential supplies from India to Nepal and New Delhi was blamed for steering the agitation.

Nepal is dependent on India for transit to the Seas. It is completely dependent on India for transit rights.

The misunderstanding created during the constitution framing / Madhesi agitation changed the entire gamut of relations between India and Nepal.

The politicians in Nepal exploited Nepali Nationalism and anti-Indianism successfully