Yes, I don't think that the fact that foreign entities have a bigger handle on Nepal's politics than the Nepali people themselves have on their politicians should be amazing to anyone.

In 2066, Nepal became less independent than ever before in its history

article by BHEKH B THAPA. This author was Nepali ambassador multiple times.

http://www.nepalitimes.com/issue/2010/04/09/GuestColumn/16967