Kathmandu, June 30 -- Bollywood, India's movie capital, suddenly figured in one of the sessions of the National Dialogue on Foreign Policy on Saturday when Bhim Rawal, a ruling party lawmaker, questioned the rationale behind Nepal government's plan to host the International Indian Film Academy awards in Kathmandu.
"How will this strengthen Nepal's soft power?" said Rawal while speaking in the session "Changing Geopolitics". "There are other ways to promote our country and what we have to offer to the world."
The government's decision to host the glitzy show, which moves across the world every year, has drawn criticism not only from Rawal but also from various sections of the society. The event with Bollywood glitz and glamour is set to re...