NEW DELHI: India is keeping a close watch on the political developments in Nepal as stability in the country is crucial, since the two countries share a 1, 700-kilometre border.
Officials said that India is wary of external influence in Nepal, and hence, elections must be held soon. Currently, there is an interim government in place, and this was installed following the Gen Z protests during which 73 people died. The K. P. Oli government was thrown out following protests.
Indian agencies suspect that external elements are making attempts to create a political vacuum in the country. If a caretaker government prolongs, then it gives other countries, including China, time to influence Nepal through both economic and infrastructure projects.