The statement of Arindam Bagchi comes after China's Ministry of Civil Affairs came up with the names of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, which it referred to as "Zangnan, the southern part of Tibet."
Principal Magistrate Ivy Chui Yee-mei acknowledged that the court understands the desire of the mother to ensure her son's admission to a good school. Still, the bribery was a dishonest act and it tried to tarnish the morals of society.
If Nepal had looked into alternative financing possibilities, it could have been able to acquire a loan at a cheaper interest rate. The high-interest rates are a major worry for Nepal since they might eventually result in a heavy debt load.