Nepal's General Elections: A Shift in Political Landscape Raises Concerns for India

New Delhi: Nepal, India's neighbour, is undergoing a major political transformation. The results of the general elections held on 5 March 2026 are of great significance not only to Nepal, but also to India. This is the first election since the Gen-Z youth revolution that overthrew KP Sharma Oli's government last year. The strong performance of young leaders such as Rastriya Swatantrata Party (RSP) leader Balen Shah in this election has been a matter of concern for India, as they are known for their fiercely nationalist and anti-India stance. India has been repeatedly accused by Nepal's left-wing parties of behaving like a'big brother'and interfering in Nepal's internal politics. From the 2015 constitution dispute to recent years, there has been a trend in Nepal to win elections by provoking anti-India sentiments. However, India has always been supportive of Nepal's peace and stability, dismissing all these allegations as baseless.