New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Last week, we all witnessed the political turmoil in Nepal. In just three years, South-Asia has witnessed three people-rising movements. In my view, political instability and overthrowing of elected governments can be pernicious for democracy and sets dangerous precedents. In Nepal, the change in the government is not merely a domestic issue, it is set to have some ramifications on the trade between neighbouring countries, majorly India, its closest trading partner.
If we look at the trade figures, India is Nepal's largest trading partner and accounts for two-thirds of the Kingdom's imports. From medicines to industrial raw materials, daily consumer goods, petroleum products and more, Nepal is heavily dependent on su...