The ongoing political turmoil in Nepal has increased tension on the India-Nepal border. The problems of farmers in the Mithila region of Bihar, especially in Madhubani, Sitamarhi and Supaul, have increased.
In a stark contrast to its neighbours, who have undergone violent protests that resulted in regime change, violence, democratic collapse and economic pushback, India has braved all storms displaying its resilience as a stable democratic force.
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The violent protestors targeted the politicians, ministers, their residences and government offices during the protests. Many politicians, including PM Oli are said to have fled the country as the situation in Nepal slipped out of the government's control.
Nepal’s GenZ uprising has toppled the government, with rapper-mayor Balen Shah and activist Sudan Gurung emerging as the controversial faces of a suspected foreign-backed regime change ops.
Nepal is in the throes of an unprecedented crisis as violent protests forced PM KP Oli to resign — scenes that point to an eerie symmetry with violence that swept Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2022 and 2024 respectively.
In addition to Nepal's assertiveness about the Lipulekh issue, the United States has been prominently involved through diplomatic engagement and financial aid.
The crackdown against illegal structures, following directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, includes action against illegal Eidgahs, madrasas, and mazars among others.