And the message is clear: any institution or apparatus of the state going against the Maoists ‘wishes’ are puppets of international conspirators. With total loss of credibility, and the failure to address the worsening economic situation, Maoists are doing what they are good at: Finding enemies, real or perceived or both, and blaming them for not allowing the Maoists to perform. Nepal’s neighbour in the north has clearly reviewed its Nepal policy. Whether India also follows suit in the aftermath of its election is something that is being awaited in Nepal.
yubaraj.ghimire@expressindia.com