Nepal's RSP President Rabi Lamichhane meets BJP National President Nitin Nabin at party headquarters in New Delhi
New Delhi, June 2
Nepal's ruling party, Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane, arrived at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday to meet BJP National President Nitin Nabin. His visit, part of the 'Know BJP' initiative, aims to strengthen cross-border political understanding.
The visit seeks to initiate party-to-party engagement between RSP and BJP and provide an opportunity for exchange of views on organisational practices, democratic processes and people-centric political outreach.
The Bharatiya Janata Party welcomed the delegation and said it looks forward to constructive dialogue.
Earlier on Tuesday, BJP National President Nitin Nabin interacted with representatives of 12 countries under the "KNOW BJP" initiative at the party headquarters at 4 PM.
According to an official release, the heads of missions from the 12 nations joined the interaction with Nitin Nabin, his first engagement with foreign envoys since assuming charge as the BJP National President.
Vijay Chauthaiwale, in charge of the Foreign Affairs Department of the BJP, was also presented in the interaction.
The "KNOW BJP" initiative is a series of programmes designed to familiarise the diplomatic community with the BJP's historical journey, core ideology, organisational structure, governance model, and ongoing activities, the release stated.
The "KNOW BJP" initiative was launched by former BJP President JP Nadda on the 43rd foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2023.
Earlier on Saturday, BJP National President Nitin Nabin said that the journey of the BJP is not merely the story of the expansion of a political party, but a historic journey of nationalism, cultural consciousness, service, struggle, and the resolve to deliver development to the last person in society.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see Nepal's ruling party engaging with BJP. But I wonder if this is just political posturing or genuine desire for cooperation. The geopolitical dynamics in South Asia are complex, and Nepal often has to balance between India and China.
Good to see our political parties reaching out to neighboring countries. However, I wish the BJP would also engage more with opposition parties within India. But any diplomatic effort that strengthens regional ties is welcome. Let's hope it's not just a photo op. 👀
The 'Know BJP' initiative seems like smart soft power diplomacy. In a region where China invests heavily in infrastructure, India needs to maintain cultural and political connections. This meeting could help clear misconceptions and build trust between our nations.
Honestly, I find these initiatives somewhat performative. While diplomatic engagements are necessary, what really matters are concrete actions on trade, border disputes, and people-to-people connectivity. Let's see if this translates into real policy changes. 😅
As someone who follows South Asian politics, this is significant. Nepal's RSP is relatively new but influential. Their engagement with BJP signals a shift in Nepal's political alignment. However, I hope India respects Nepal's sovereignty and doesn't try to dominate its neighbor.
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