Kathmandu is burning. Reports of violence, arson, and chaos are pouring in. The Prime Minister of Nepal, K.P. Sharma Oli, has mysteriously disappeared.
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Read the entire post to know how Nepal Became a Pawn in the Great Game.
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Read the entire post to know how Nepal Became a Pawn in the Great Game.
How Did Nepal Reach Here?
The roots go back several years. In June 2020, questions were raised about Oli being compromised by Beijing. It was alleged that the Chinese ambassador in Kathmandu controlled him through deep influence, even a possible honey-trap. At that time, critics dismissed such claims as exaggerated. But today, as events unfold, those warnings look prophetic.
The roots go back several years. In June 2020, questions were raised about Oli being compromised by Beijing. It was alleged that the Chinese ambassador in Kathmandu controlled him through deep influence, even a possible honey-trap. At that time, critics dismissed such claims as exaggerated. But today, as events unfold, those warnings look prophetic.
Oli’s silence during China’s encroachment of Nepali villages was deafening. When Chinese forces declared Nepali citizens as “Chinese” overnight and annexed land, Oli remained passive. His government was often accused of functioning like a proxy of Beijing.
Social Media Ban – Not the Real Trigger
Many analysts point towards Nepal’s recent ban on social media platforms as the spark for unrest. But in truth, the ban came after a Supreme Court directive, not a government crackdown. The discontent in Nepal runs far deeper.
Many analysts point towards Nepal’s recent ban on social media platforms as the spark for unrest. But in truth, the ban came after a Supreme Court directive, not a government crackdown. The discontent in Nepal runs far deeper.
At its core, Nepal suffers from corruption, inequality, and the alienation of common people from the political elite. While the wealthy flaunt their foreign holidays, the ordinary Nepali struggles for survival. The anger has been simmering for years.
Pattern of Regime Change in South Asia
What is happening in Nepal is not isolated. Look at the pattern:
Pakistan: Imran Khan said “Absolutely Not” to U.S. demands, and soon, he was ousted.
Bangladesh: On August 5th, Sheikh Hasina was forced out after resisting American strategic interests.
Now, on September 9th, just weeks after Bangladesh, Oli is gone. The timing is no coincidence.
What is happening in Nepal is not isolated. Look at the pattern:
Pakistan: Imran Khan said “Absolutely Not” to U.S. demands, and soon, he was ousted.
Bangladesh: On August 5th, Sheikh Hasina was forced out after resisting American strategic interests.
Now, on September 9th, just weeks after Bangladesh, Oli is gone. The timing is no coincidence.
Strategic Importance of Nepal
Nepal is not just a small Himalayan state. It sits at the heart of South Asian geopolitics.
It shares a long border with India, especially Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
It lies close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where India faces constant Chinese pressure.
For China, Nepal is a crucial buffer. For America, it is an opportunity to undercut Beijing’s influence.
Nepal is not just a small Himalayan state. It sits at the heart of South Asian geopolitics.
It shares a long border with India, especially Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
It lies close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where India faces constant Chinese pressure.
For China, Nepal is a crucial buffer. For America, it is an opportunity to undercut Beijing’s influence.
Where China expands, Pakistan’s ISI follows. Kathmandu had become a hub for their operations too. Clearly, Nepal was becoming too important for the U.S. to ignore.
Return of Monarchy?
Recent protests demanding the restoration of monarchy show another layer of Nepal’s crisis. Many Nepalis still revere the Shah dynasty, especially King Gyanendra, as a divine figure linked to Vishnu. While the monarchy was pushed aside, the sentiment never truly died. Now, it resurfaces in the chaos.
Recent protests demanding the restoration of monarchy show another layer of Nepal’s crisis. Many Nepalis still revere the Shah dynasty, especially King Gyanendra, as a divine figure linked to Vishnu. While the monarchy was pushed aside, the sentiment never truly died. Now, it resurfaces in the chaos.
At the same time, a new face is emerging—Balen Shah, rapper-turned-mayor of Kathmandu, whose popularity among the youth is skyrocketing. Streets are echoing with demands: “Make Balen Shah the Prime Minister.”
India’s Responsibility
For India, Nepal is not just a neighbor—it is family. The ties are civilizational, cultural, and religious. From Pashupatinath to Janakpur, from shared history to shared armies (the Indian and Nepali Army Chiefs hold honorary titles in each other’s forces), the bond is unbreakable.
This is why India cannot allow Nepal to become a playground for China or the U.S. Nepal’s sovereignty must be respected, and its future decided only by Nepalis.
For India, Nepal is not just a neighbor—it is family. The ties are civilizational, cultural, and religious. From Pashupatinath to Janakpur, from shared history to shared armies (the Indian and Nepali Army Chiefs hold honorary titles in each other’s forces), the bond is unbreakable.
This is why India cannot allow Nepal to become a playground for China or the U.S. Nepal’s sovereignty must be respected, and its future decided only by Nepalis.
The Road Ahead
Right now, the situation is fluid and unpredictable. The airport is shut, hotels are locked down, and embassies are warning their citizens to stay indoors. Every hour brings new developments—attacks on ministers, mobs outside residences, fire at the presidential palace.
Right now, the situation is fluid and unpredictable. The airport is shut, hotels are locked down, and embassies are warning their citizens to stay indoors. Every hour brings new developments—attacks on ministers, mobs outside residences, fire at the presidential palace.
One thing, however, is clear: South Asia has once again become the battleground for great powers. China, the U.S., and regional players are pulling strings. In the middle stands Nepal, a sovereign nation, struggling to reclaim its destiny.
For India, the message is urgent—engage with all sides in Nepal, preserve the brotherhood, and ensure that no foreign hand hijacks the future of a nation so deeply tied to our own heritage.
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