However, the blockade of 2015 and the map dispute of 2020 have created a trust deficit that no amount of railway tracks can fill immediately. For Modi, the path forward is clear: treat Nepal not as a satellite state, but as a sovereign partner. For Nepal, the path is balancing the "Asian Giants" (India and China) without becoming a pawn.
and reaffirmed India's commitment to "shared peace, progress, and prosperity" with Nepal. Support for the Interim Government: In late 2025, Modi was quick to congratulate Sushila Karki modi nepal
Hydropower is the economic bedrock of relations. Nepal has the potential to generate 42,000 MW of hydropower, while India has a massive energy deficit. However, the execution has been rocky. However, the blockade of 2015 and the map
: The Eminent Persons Group (EPG), formed to review bilateral ties, submitted a report that Modi has reportedly been reluctant to formally receive, causing further diplomatic friction. Geopolitical Competition: The China Factor However, the execution has been rocky
against corruption and social media restrictions that ended the "oldigarchy" and ousted previous leaders. India's Diplomatic Reset: PM Modi has described the recent elections as a "proud moment"