India, May 17 -- A weakened alliance with Nepal may impact India's security interests, trade routes, and influence in the Himalayan region. For Nepal, it could be detrimental in multiple spheres as the world turns increasingly transactional.

1,751 km long border across the five Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Bilateral relations are defined by deep-rooted cultural links as well as commonalities in religion, language and culture.

There have been 14 Prime Ministers after the end of the monarchy in Nepal in 2008, which signifies a rather turbulent political landscape. The incumbent, Balendra Shah was sworn in as Prime Minister on March 27, 2026, after an uprising, which somehow, does not seem ent...