Balen Shah (Kathmandu ex-mayor, now PM-elect) displayed this "Greater Nepal" map in his 2023 office as a symbolic counter to India's Akhand Bharat mural in Parliament. It claims pre-1816 territories now in Indian states like Uttarakhand, UP & Bihar—fringe irredentist idea, not official Nepal policy or realistic.
His other moves (Adipurush film row, "Nepal First" rhetoric, border disputes like Kalapani) fuel Indian concerns of assertiveness. Yet he studied in India, has Madhesi roots & stresses practical ties. Deep economic/cultural links (open border, trade) likely keep relations stable but more equal/negotiated than before. "Not good" is subjective—depends on viewing symbolism vs substance.
The new gathbandhan made me realise If KP Oli and Prachanda can work out their differences why can't we? Let's meet for coffee at Jhamsikhel and see where things go..