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It was easier for right-wing Hinduism to rise in India because it's such a large majority. Both Nepal and India's population is made up of give-or-take 80% Hindus, but because India is such a big country, that 80% translates to more than ONE BILLION people. Politicians are thus incentivized to get their support because even with just the people who turn up - 912 million voters in 2019, this majority of hundreds of millions can just steamroll over any other minorities.

And the easiest way for politicians to capture their voters is to generate righteous outcry and anger (usually against an "other").

I may be wrong about this, but perhaps, Nepal, as a much smaller country, has the advantage of being a small pond for the small fish- minorities, and allows them to be heard more clearly on a much smaller stage.

Didn't enjoy the deep dive as much this week. Too speculative. (But isn't all political analysis speculation?)

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