Whats behind PM Olis move to call for fresh elections in Nepal? | The Hindu In Focus Podcast

Published: Dec. 24, 2020, 6:38 a.m.

b'In an emergency Cabinet meeting held on December 19, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli recommended the dissolution of Parliament of Nepal and called for a general election.\\xa0The decision was ratified by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari in an official announcement hours later. The dramatic move came after weeks of tension with challenger Pushpa Kamal Dahal \\u2018Prachanda\\u2019, who has been demanding that Mr. Oli change his style of governance.\\nIn this episode we\\u2019ll discuss the political challenges facing Mr. Oli that led to his taking this step. We\\u2019ll also discuss what this latest round of political turmoil means for India\\u2019s ongoing efforts to resume diplomatic dialogue with Nepal.\\nGuest: Kallol Bhattacharjee, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu'