The delay suggests a possible shift in India's approach – typically, Nepal’s PMs receive an invitation from New Delhi shortly after assuming office.

The two largest parties in Nepal have formed a coalition government, purportedly to ensure political stability.

His visit will come at a time when there are murmurs in political and diplomatic circles that China could be behind the formation of Nepal's new coalition government, though ruling party leaders have rejected this idea.

The recent upheavals in the coalition signal that Nepal's political landscape will continue to be marred by instability until the next elections.

The rise in permits comes even as experts are worried about overcrowding.

The Rastriya Swantra Party, formed less than a year ago by popular television anchor Rabi Lamichhane,  has gained more ground in three recent bypolls in the Himalayan nation. While it will not pose any immediate danger to the ruling coalition, they should take notice of the people's angst.

Analysts believe this may be an attempt to sideline the UML, which is also supporting the government, when the time is right.

When it comes to their agenda, Madhes-based parties are unlikely to make substantial gains. But the region, which is of particular interest to India, is sure to find integral space in Nepal politics.

In the country’s parliamentary history, this is going to be the first time that elections will be held after the completion of an entire term of the parliament.

Despite certain shortcomings during their first five-year-terms, local governments in Nepal performed quite well under the new federal structure, laying a foundation for the future

The American grant was meant to build electricity transmission lines and upgrade the roads after years of negotiations involving all major parties. But it has become increasingly politicised.

With the ruling coalition in a disarray, there are fears that it will break sooner or later, creating political uncertainty that will affect the election process.

With Madhav Nepal's faction having engineered a split, can Oli run a party without critics?

In recent years, vital political issues have reached the courts leading to reports of various kinds of understandings between judges and politicians.

Unless political parties agree to hold national elections, this uncertainty is likely to continue.

In Kathmandu, the general view is that India wants the Oli government to be at the helm till the next elections, because of several reasons, including the 'Hinduism' factor.

Some of Oli’s decisions contradict atheist left ideology and secular principles. After becoming PM, he has taken a series of steps to woo the Hindu population, projecting himself as a leader of this community.

Durga Prasad Timsina was arrested in Darjeeling in 1980 on murder charges. The Calcutta high court recently found him unfit to stand trial.

Major political parties continue to be embroiled in uncertainty three weeks after the house of representatives was reinstated upon the order of the Supreme Court.