On 3 August 2014, Indian Prime Minister’s “We cannot bear to see our Nepali brothers go to bed on an empty stomach” speech drew thunderous applause in the Constituent Assembly (CA) in Kathmandu.
Fast-forward to 2015, India has imposed an unofficial economic blockade against Nepal, cutting off supplies of essential commodities. With the fuel crisis deepening, people have had a hard time commuting and there is even a shortage of medical supplies. But the same Modi who a year ago expressed his solidarity with Nepalis, is touring the USA and has not spoken a single word on the situation in Nepal. Instead his employees have been badgering Nepal to amend different articles in Nepal’s new constitution.