Sahu, Anjan Kumar and Ambedkar, S. N.  <br/><br/>
Positive unilateralism to regional hegemony: India’s perspectives on political developments 

 - The Indian Journal of Political Science  
 - 77(1), Jan-Mar, 2016: p.111-116 
<br/><br/> Formation of a new Constitution is a commendable work of the political leaders of Nepal. The new Constitution underlines the principles of republicanism, federalism and secularism. This is an enduring effort and a long overdue for the people of Nepal. However, the inclusiveness of the Constitution has been widely criticised which finally led to the blockade of goods coming from Indian side of border to Nepal. However, this blockade put India and Nepal relation under strain. Nepal blames that the blockade is orchestrated by India. In addition to it, Nepal also plays the China card to reduce the increasing importance of the South Asian region which could threaten the security and economic interest of India. The moot point is that any internal developments that take place in Nepal, most Nepalese political leaders blame India. This is the challenge for the present Government of India. Since the inception of Nepal, India has been providing all kinds of material and moral supports, but if any country in South Asia, including Nepal, goes against the interest of India, then India has every right to project its military and diplomatic power to secure its interest.- Reproduced<br/><br/>https://www.jstor.org/stable/26575673<br/> 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>India–Nepal Relations, Nepal Constitution, Border Blockade, Republicanism, Federalism, Secularism, Inclusiveness Debate, China Card, South Asian Security, Diplomatic Power, Economic Interests, Internal Political Blame, Regional Geopolitics