Barshaman Pun ‘Ananta’, former finance minister and one of Prachanda’s key aides, told HT, “Oli was against federalism and inclusion. In six months, from deep suspicion, Prachanda came around to trusting India as he decided to withdraw support from the KP Oli government. The India rapprochementBut the key trigger, according to Maoist leaders, was a realisation that they needed better ties with India. In May, Prachanda had told HT, “This peace process rested on a partnership with Nepali Congress and good faith of Government of India. Read: Nepal PM Oli quits just before no-confidence vote after allies departThe break with OliThe domestic context is key.

Source: Hindustan Times July 25, 2016 13:00 UTC