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Nepal denies ordering university to cancel Tibet event
Nepal's government has denied ordering Tribhuvan University to cancel an event related to Tibet, despite the university citing an official directive. The denial comes as Nepal navigates its sensitive relationship with China,…
The Story in Brief
Nepal's government has denied ordering Tribhuvan University to cancel an event related to Tibet, despite the university citing an official directive. The denial comes as Nepal navigates its sensitive relationship with China, which claims Tibet as part of its territory. Kathmandu has long balanced Beijing's pressure with its own political realities. The incident highlights the diplomatic tightrope Nepal walks as China's influence in the region grows.
The university had planned a programme on April 2, which was called off after a directive from Nepal's Ministry of Education. But ministry officials now say no such order was given. This contradiction raises questions about whether local authorities or Chinese pressure forced the cancellation. China has consistently opposed any events it views as supporting Tibetan separatism, including cultural or academic programmes in neighbouring countries.
The Indian Opinion
This incident shows how Nepal walks a tightrope between its domestic politics and China's dominance. Most Indians understand Beijing's pressure on Kathmandu, but the official denial is a standard diplomatic dodge. The real test is whether Nepal's newly elected leaders can maintain genuine sovereignty without provoking their northern neighbour. Watch if Chinese diplomats publicly praise or privately criticise Nepal's handling of future Tibet-related events. That silence or noise will reveal the true story behind these official statements.
Source: ndtv.com
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