Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nepal Friday for a two-day visit aiming to reset strained relations between India and its small northern neighbour. Modi landed in the southern city of Janakpur where he will offer prayers at a famed Hindu temple. The five hydropower plants have been in the works for over a decade and would be a game-changer for Nepal. Ties with New Delhi nose-dived in 2015 when Kathmandu passed a controversial new constitution that sparked deadly protests in southern Nepal, triggering a months-long border blockade. Many in Nepal remain suspicious of India’s “big brother” attitude, and the hashtags #ModiNotWelcomeInNepal and #BlockadeWasACrimeMrModi trended on Twitter as the Indian premier touched down.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 11, 2018 05:15 UTC