Narendra Modi and Pushpa Kamal Dahal need to understand that the Nepal PM’s visit to India is under close scrutiny in Nepal, and possibly, China. (Source: File Photo) Narendra Modi and Pushpa Kamal Dahal need to understand that the Nepal PM’s visit to India is under close scrutiny in Nepal, and possibly, China. Back in Nepal, Dahal can blame Oli for having annoyed a valued friend like India. China’s changed narrative of the bilateral relations is “we are neighbours but closer than relatives”, implying that China is now closer to Nepal than India. India may be lobbying for more projects in Nepal including the 76.3-km Nijgarh-Kathmandu Fast Track Road that Oli said “Nepal itself will construct”.

Source: Indian Express September 11, 2016 21:22 UTC