This refers to the editorial, “Financial help and more” (May 11). There is no other two countries in south Asia like Nepal and India, with so much of shared geography,history, religion, economy, social and cultural practices. Major destinations for pilgrimage under Hinduism and Buddhism are spread out in the two countries. Despite such proximity, the Indian establishment in Delhi has often been disliked there. However, Nepal is not the only neighbour that has problems with India.
The main issue with India lies in the establishment in Delhi whose grip on state power is so immense that even the elected politicians — most of them relatively poorly educated — are forced to come under their spell. This cabal of officials suffered from the mindset of the British colonial rulers, seemed to swear by the ancient Monroe Doctrine of 1823, and took sadistic satisfaction in dictating to those countries. India will hopefully change its attitude, given that the Modi Government wants to vastly improve relations with its neighbours. India and Nepal can then be the best of neighbours in the years to come. Frequent visits by leaders of the two countries should help in the process.