Political Discourse
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 1

India-Nepal Relations during Covid-19 Period

1University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India,

2of Political Science, Bhotepatty H.B.L. High School (H.S), Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India

3Former Teacher of Political Science, Sree Ramkrishna Sishu Tirtha High School, Dankuni, West Bengal, India

*Email id: saurabhdalal740@gmail.com

Abstract

India-Nepal relations are-deep, wide-ranging and unique. History, geography and economy make Nepal and India natural partners, sharing interest in each other’s freedom, integrity, dignity, security and progress. The kind of close relations India has shared with Nepal historically has not been shared with any other country. The two countries not only share an open border and unhindered movement of people but they also have close bonds through marriage and familial ties popularly known as “Roti-Beti Ka Rishta” (Relation of food and marriage). They can also reside and work in each other’s countries. But these relations have begun to sour over the past few days and years. In recent times a border dispute is growing between both the countries. So, what is the border dispute? Why did it start? And who is right in this scenario? This paper tries to emphasize all of these issues.

Keywords

Treaty of Sugauli, Disputed Area, Pilgrimage, Kalapani, Limpiyadhura, Kingdom of Nepal