Tag: KP Sharma Oli

Nepal govt’s links with China affecting its autonomy: Report
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Nepal govt’s links with China affecting its autonomy: Report

A recent report has raised concerns that China’s nexus with the top establishment in the Nepal government has raised doubts over the KP Oli government’s autonomy and ability to take independent decisions.The foreign policy of the Himalayan nation is the latest entrant to fall victim to China's strategic expansionism.In January 2019, the day when China condemned United States' move to slap economic sanctions on Venezuela, the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) also issued a similar statement denouncing Washington and its allies. This was probably the first time Kathmandu had taken a stand pertaining to US policies in Latin America.Another worrying trend noticed in Nepal is the deteriorating human rights condition of Tibetan refugees residing in Nepal. Nepal shares a long border with Tibet a
Nepal’s ruling party leaders slam PM Oli over his ‘real Ayodhya’ remark
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Nepal’s ruling party leaders slam PM Oli over his ‘real Ayodhya’ remark

Several political leaders of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) slammed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli for making claims that Ayodhya is a part of Nepal and Lord Rama is a Nepali citizen.Taking to Facebook, Bamdev Gautam, deputy chair of the NCP said that he had discussed with Oli on Ayodhya and Lord Rama about two years ago. He further said that he had warned Oli against issuing any statements on the matter without substantiate proof.“Each person follows a different religion. No one should try to attack their emotions by targeting their religious beliefs. Similarly, no country or community or person should use religious scriptures for the fulfillment of their vested interest. In this pretext, we communists want to remain secular,” Gautam wrote.“As the Prime Minister’s statement over the