The violence, which began in Sunsari district of Koshi, has spread across Madhes region. The PM, who hails from Madhes, broke his silence four days after the violence began.
New Delhi: Nepalese Prime Minister Balen Shah’s statement that territorial encroachments along the India-Nepal border were not one-sided and both countries have occupied each...
Shah says China, UK should also be involved in dispute. Nepal foreign ministry later says remarks don't alter longstanding position on disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura.
If Balen Shah sticks to the much speculated ‘no foreign visits for a year’ policy, the cost of such a risk needs to be weighed against the current geopolitical churnings.
At 35, Shah—who took the oath of office last Friday—is Nepal's youngest PM. Four of 15 Nepal cabinet members studied in India. Oldest member in the world’s youngest cabinet is Swarnim Wagle (51).
The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.
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