The rise of nationalism: How its surge can damage a country’s progress

The whole Adipurush fiasco created a lot of noise but failed to accommodate two key issues that will continue posing problems if they are not addressed. The first issue is with regard to the scope of accountability and the second is about the nature of modern-day nationalism.

The imposition of the ban on Indian films evoked memories of a previous incident in 2012 when the CPN-M, led by Mohan Baidya, took a similar step to counter India’s perceived negative influence in Nepal . However, it is worth noting that the ban by Baidya was not restricted solely to films but encompassed a broader scope of restrictions.