Epicentre of good, and bad
The final fall of curtains on British colonialism in big South Asian countries over six-and-a-half decades ago was an occasion of great joy for all the peoples of the region. The celebration of the anniversary is a moment to reflect upon the general course of development in the region since then, with special focus on the largest member, India. It is also a moment to reflect upon the general course of development in the region since then, with special focus on the largest member, India. In principle, India’s official pronouncement of ‘peaceful, stable and prosperous neighbourhood’, ‘on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect’, is absolutely correct. Given the tremendous geo-political and economic leverage India historically enjoys in Nepal, the simple honouring of sovereign equality in day-to-day affairs and updating outdated treaties would go a long way in doing away with mutual distrust and laying a strong foundation of lasting friendship.
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