Bonds with Indian writers

Literary writers in South Asia have always created a bond of creative sharing and communication—no matter what the politicians do.

Nepali and Indian literary writers have a tradition of bonding that spans centuries. But when it comes to contemporary times, we have to develop a historical and pragmatic sense to unveil it. Recently, politics and politicians have appeared to dominate the stage. But they push aside the important subject of creative, human and cultural bonding long created and fostered by writers. Stoking fires is a speciality of the politicians because through that method they create jingoistic and religious fervour. The objectives are to continue to sit in power and create confusion among the people about the relationship between the countries. Nepal and India have a unique relationship, one with significant modes. But by the same token, they can be easily made worse by establishing a culture of non-communication.