Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane arrives at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, beginning a high-profile visit aimed at strengthening political and diplomatic engagement between Nepal and India

 Members of the Nepalese community gather at the BJP headquarters to greet the visiting delegation

The meeting serves as a platform for discussions on democratic practices, governance models, organisational functioning and public outreach strategies adopted by both political parties

Lamichhane's visit comes at a significant moment in Nepal's political landscape, following the rise of the RSP-led government after the 2025 anti-corruption movement and parliamentary elections

During his stay in New Delhi, the RSP chief is expected to engage with senior Indian leaders as both sides seek to deepen understanding and cooperation on regional and economic issues

Economic ties remain a central theme of the visit, with Lamichhane advocating greater collaboration in trade and hydropower, an area where Nepal sees vast potential to support India's growing energy needs

Nitin Nabin and Rabi Lamichhane interact at BJP headquarters in New Delhi under 'Know BJP' initiative  as India and Nepal seek to strengthen political dialogue and cooperation through party-to-party exchanges

The current visit is also in line with the BJP's broader international outreach efforts. The programme forms part of the BJP's ongoing efforts to familiarise foreign representatives with the party's historical evolution, ideological foundations, governance approach and organisational structure

In recent years, the BJP has been prioritising party-to-party relations besides state-to-state bilateral relations.