Nepal, Sept. 21 -- An article published on a U.S.-based website nearly two weeks ago has been shared widely, both on social media and over emails and WhatsApp groups. The article, published by The Grayzone, says that leaked documents show that Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Home Minister Sudan Gurung, ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane, and RSP parliamentarian Sagar Dhakal were "groomed for power" by a "U.S. regime change outfit."

Questions about foreign influence in Nepali politics are not new. And this is not the first time Nepalis have openly argued about America's intentions. Many social media users who are critical of the new administration have shared it as a settled fact. How most Nepalis who are engaging with th...