Rise of Anti-Indian Feelings in Nepal: A Major Security Concern for India

Due to the open border, India's relations with Nepal is unique than other neighbouring countries. After independence, India took the British Indian policy to keep the special relationship with Nepal. Peace and Friendship Treaty (1950) is the bedrock of existing relations. Nepal was very significant of India's Himalayan Frontier Policy and a buffer state between India and China. The increased tempo of anti-Indian feelings and growing Chinese influence with decreasing India's in Nepal influence make concerned about its security. The article will analyse the birth and subsequent growth of anti-Indian feelings in three stages: the emergence of ant-Indian feelings; take off the stage of anti-Indian feelings and the heyday of anti-Indian feelings.