India Keeps Close Eye on Nepal Election Results Amid Border Dispute

As Nepal holds significant elections post-uprising, the outcome could affect its complex relationship with India, with a backdrop of protests, border disputes.| India News

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Nepal has voted in its first general elections since the 'Gen-Z'-led uprising last year toppled the KP Sharma Oli government. The election is crucial for India, with 3,406 candidates vying for 165 seats and 3,135 candidates vying for 110 seats. The India-Nepal relationship has been strained due to territorial disputes, including the Kalapani-Lipulekh issue. Nepal released a revised political map in 2020 including these territories, which India administers as part of Uttarakhand. India has accused Nepal of a 'big-brother' attitude, citing interference in internal affairs. The election results will decide the fate of the candidates and the future of India-Nepal ties.