India always vies for ousting Chinese influence from Bhutan. It is a buffer between India and China. While India remains focused on warding off Chinese influence, many other countries are taking an economic interest in Bhutan. India’s first PM, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, was very sensitive about retaining Bhutan as a buffer vassal against China. While India remains focused on warding off Chinese influence, many other countries are taking an economic interest in Bhutan.
Source: Pakistan Today January 28, 2020 16:52 UTC