KATHMANDU, Dec 19: In Nepal, as soon as treaties are mentioned, only Sugauli, the Kerung Treaty made after the Nepal-Tibet War and the Nepal-India Treaty of 1950 come to mind. But exactly 100 years ago, during the time of Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher, a significant treaty was signed on December 21, 1923. There has been a deep discussion of the treaty's geopolitical context, content, drafting process, and its relevance to Nepal as a nation-state are subjects of deep discussion.
The valor displayed by Nepali Gurkha regiments during World War I turned out to be a watershed moment in this regard, garnering admiration and respect from the British military and political leadership. Their courage on the war front redefined Nepal’s international image, transitioning from a former adversary to a valued ally. The Ranas, with their sagacious diplomatic insight, capitalized on this shift in perception, initiating discussions that set the stage for the historic drafting of the 1923 Treaty.
Nepal has always been in my mind to visit once in a lifetime, but did not know that the time would come so soon and that is November 2023. Before starting from Pune, I made sure to service my Nandi (Sc
KATHMANDU, Nov 20: Nepal has formally proposed with India a meeting of the Boundary Working Group (BWG) to address the longstanding issue of border disputes. The BWG, established jointly by the two countries in 2014, focuses on resolving technical issues related to the border conflicts.