Former PM Bhattarai Urges Nepal to Become Dynamic Bridge Between Emerging Powers at Delhi Summit

Former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai presented his views on Nepal's geo-political situation and youth leadership during the Prime Ministerial Round Table session of the prestigious 'NXT Summit 2026' currently underway in New Delhi, India. He argued that Nepal should no longer be viewed merely as a country caught between two boulders or in a pincer movement, emphasizing that Nepal must become a dynamic bridge connecting two large emerging powers.

He concluded that considering the changing global political and economic order, it is imperative for smaller nations to change their strategies. Dr. Bhattarai expressed pride in the rising Gen Z and youth leadership in Nepal, asserting that Nepali youth are fully capable of leading the country towards prosperity.

Discussing how technological development has made the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or 'the world is one family,' easier to implement in practice, he stated that Nepal must be able to sufficiently benefit from India's rapid economic growth and development. His analysis suggests that the main cause of poverty and instability in South Asia is not a lack of resources, but weak institutional structures and governance failures.

During his address, Bhattarai stressed that South Asian nations must cooperate closely for development and leverage global partnerships. He noted that in the changing global environment, it is wise for countries like Nepal to strategically adapt themselves. Dr. Bhattarai's perspective at this high-level dialogue in New Delhi is being viewed as a relevant viewpoint in South Asian regional politics.