The historic 1947 Tripartite Agreement allowed Nepali citizens to join the Indian Army with equal pay and pensions.
Agnipath Scheme offers a four‑year term, after which only about 25 % may stay longer.
Nepal argues the short term violates the spirit of the 1947 agreement.
Protesters claim the freeze hurts families and could cost Nepal billions in future remittances.
Negotiations are ongoing, with both sides seeking a diplomatic solution.
The suspension has caused economic strain for hill communities that relied on soldiers’ salaries and pensions.
Protests across Nepal demand that the recruitment be reopened, while officials negotiate behind the scenes.
Both Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth have met to discuss a possible resolution.
The outcome will affect future remittances and employment opportunities for thousands of Nepali youth.
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