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Why Nepal's Gen Z uprising is a wake-up call for New Delhi
Nepal's recent political upheaval and border disputes with India demand a fresh look at their ties. Economic cooperation, particularly in hydropower, offers a path to mutual benefit. Diplomatic engagement on boundary issues is crucial. Strengthening people-to-people connections can foster goodwill. Addressing these challenges is vital for regional stability and India's global standing.
Recent Gen Z movements in Nepal led to resignation of the KP Sharma Oli government, dissolution of parliament, and appointment of PM Sushila Karki. Nepal announced fresh elections on March 5, following a week of violence as an interim government headed by Karki took charge.
The 2-day Gen Z protests on September 8-9 against a short-lived ban on social media, and accusations of corruption plunged Nepal into a whirlwind of violence that left 76 people dead and many injured. Events in Nepal definitely made India restless and concerned.
India and Nepal need to rethink their relationship now. A stable neighbourhood is a backbone for India's global aspirations. Such instability distracts India from its aspirations. Ignoring Kathmanu and failing to show leadership only emboldens China.
Deepening cooperation, especially on the economic ties between two nations, can make partnership sustainable. Relations between Nepal and India have soured in the past decades. Anti-India sentiments have surged when India reportedly imposed an economic blockade on Nepal in 2015, just a month after a powerful earthquake shook the country. Even though India denied it, Nepal accused India of imposing the blockade as punishment for refusing to amend its newly promulgated constitution.
During the tenure of the K P Sharma Oli-led government, Nepal had unveiled a new political map, showing Lipulek, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura areas as Nepalese territory in May 2020. Later, it was endorsed by the Nepalese Parliament. India reacted sharply, calling the revised map a unilateral act and termed it as artificial enlargement.
Nepal had protested when India inaugurated 80-km Lipulekh road to reach Kailash Mansarovar in 2020, built in a disputed territory that falls at a strategic 3-way junction with Tibet and China. It raised objections to the inauguration of a road made by India passing through disputed territory. Nepal also objected when China and India agreed to reopen trade through Lipulekh. An understanding was reached during Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi's visit to New Delhi. These are fostering anti-India sentiments in Nepal, pushing the country towards China.
Both nations should pivot to economic cooperation that plays to the countries' strengths. Hydropower is a prime example. The 2024 power trade deal lets India import up to 10,000 MW over a decade, boosting Nepal's economy while meeting India's energy needs. Expanding transmission lines and joint ventures could create jobs and stability on both sides.
India and Nepal should be open to constructive interactions on outstanding boundary issues through diplomacy and dialogues. Both neighbours should be on board based on historical facts. Imagine backchannel talks, where envoys from both sides revisit historical documents with fresh eyes, perhaps involving neutral parties to clarify the Kali River's course.
Kathmandu should intensify diplomatic efforts with India and China to solve this issue. A joint boundary commission could be revived with genuine intent, treating Nepal as an equal partner. New Delhi should also invest in people-to-people diplomacy that can build goodwill.
There is concern over Nepal's over-dependence on India, fearing it could fuel nationalist backlash, or play into China's hands, given Beijing's investments in infrastructure. And in India, hardliners might push for a tougher stance and heavy-handed diplomacy. Still, the risks of inaction are bigger. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
Source: EconomicTimes
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