Recent actions by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), distributing aid directly to certain political parties in Nepal for flood and landslide victims, have drawn widespread criticism. This practice, involving millions of Nepali rupees worth of relief materials handed to political entities, poses serious concerns about Nepal's sovereignty and the integrity of its political landscape.

Humanitarian aid, according to accepted diplomatic norms, is meant to be channeled through governments or neutral, non-political organizations. This ensures that aid remains impartial and free from external influence. By directing aid through political parties, however, China is perceived to be leveraging its assistance for political gain, creating a dangerous precedent. This tactic not only politicizes humanitarian support but also erodes the boundaries between foreign assistance and domestic politics. The government’s role in disaster response and the equitable distribution of aid are thus overshadowed by external political interests.

Prominent voices, such as Govind Raj Pokharel and journalist Dhruv Hari Adhikari, have criticized this move, arguing that such practices weaken state institutions and open doors for foreign manipulation. Instead of strengthening Nepal’s resilience to natural disasters, this direct involvement of foreign political parties diminishes the role of the state, ultimately making it more susceptible to external influence.

The implications of this practice extend beyond disaster relief. It sets a worrying trend, where foreign powers could gradually deepen their political influence in Nepal under the guise of humanitarian support. This not only compromises the impartiality of aid but also risks drawing Nepal into greater dependency on external actors, undermining its sovereignty and weakening its capacity to make independent decisions in the future.