In recent times, Nepali nationalism is increasingly reducing into anti-Indianism. Examine the reasons why and discuss how India should recalibrate its relationship with Nepal to cope with degrading ties. (200 words)
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KEY POINTS
Reasons for increasing Anti-Indian sentiments
· Impact of China as an alternative
· Blockade due to concerns in Nepal Constitution
· Insensitive Indian media
· Big brother attitude perception
· Alienated younger generation of Nepal
· Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship
· Deep-seated suspicion about India’s interference in Nepal’s internal affairs
How India can recalibrate?
· Updating the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship.
· It will be the deliverables, such as road and railway links, power projects and post-earthquake reconstruction commitments, which will determine the success of the partnership, not just the announcement of new initiatives.
· India has residual concerns over enhancing the constitution’s provisions for Nepal’s plains-based Madhesi population, but these should be taken up discreetly and diplomatically.
· India needs to also realise the new reality that its monopoly over geopolitics in Nepal is over, and there is another relationship that Nepal is nurturing.
· It is time for India to be proactive and redefine its engagement rather than continue to be reactive.
· The way India has been flexible with the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) meetings is a good signal.
