19-25 September 2014 #725

No separation

Editorial, Nagarik, 18 September

India could play a vital role in Nepal’s stability, prosperity, and territorial integrity. We know India used its influence to push the peace process in 2005, and it could help tackle this new Madhesi separatism. If any part of Nepal secedes, the flames will spread to India where there are plenty of separatist groups. Nepal must get the international community, which has been handing out money in the name of human rights and inclusiveness, to agree not to support these fissiparous forces. All Nepalis must be aware of the intentions of misguided separatists in order to remove this threat.