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Santosh Sharma PoudelThe Diplomat |
This is the second time that he has joined hands with CPN-UML chief Oli since becoming prime minister in December 2022.
They are being used as cheap cannon fodder in foreign conflict zones.
There are concerns that civilian control over the military could diminish as its commercial clout grows.
Unlike in other parts of South Asia, where elections are plagued with controversy, Bhutan’s fourth general election was peaceful and not divisive.
A long-term power trade pact was signed. However, Indian funding for community development projects evokes concern in Nepal.
The final round of Bhutan’s fourth general election on January 9 will be a contest between the PDP and the BTP.
The order by the Supreme Court is interim, and the registration is temporary. Nepal has still a long way to go.
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