Repeated political mayhem in Nepal has repeatedly compromised Indian interests. In the light of the most recent political crisis, examine the way forward for India.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.

2. Repeated political mayhem in Nepal has repeatedly compromised Indian interests. In the light of the most recent political crisis, examine the way forward for India. (250 words)

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Why the question:

India recently said the recent political developments in Nepal are its internal matters and it is for the country to deal with them under its own domestic framework and democratic processes.

Key Demand of the question:

Discuss the impact of Nepal’s political turmoil on India and suggest way forward.

Directive:

Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Nepal witnessed fresh political turmoil last week after President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolved Parliament following unsuccessful attempts to obtain a majority to form a new government by caretaker Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba.

Body:

The answer body must have the following aspects covered:

Discuss in detail the political crisis Nepal has been facing off late.

Explain its impact on India in detail.

Elaborate on India’s stance.

Conclusion:

Conclude with way ahead.