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Nepal’s Secular Character Weakens as Agenda for Hindu State Gains Traction

Sensing Hinduism’s appeal among voters, Nepal’s mainstream political actors are reconsidering their previous support for secularism.

13.05.2025 10

The Diplomat

Biswas Baral

The Unfolding Sorry Saga of Nepal’s China-built Airport at Pokhara

A parliamentary panel probing the project has discovered irregularities worth over $100 million.

24.04.2025 3

The Diplomat

Biswas Baral

Nepali PM Oli Meets India’s Modi, But Has Little to Show For It

Despite the Bangkok meeting, Oli has not gotten an invitation to visit New Delhi, something which he is desperately trying to secure.

07.04.2025 7

The Diplomat

Biswas Baral

Making Sense of Nepal’s Pro-monarchy Protests

While the recent rallies have drawn international attention, support for a return to the monarchy is neither new nor a majority position. 

13.03.2025 4

The Diplomat

Biswas Baral