Nepal's archaeological department plans to start studies and excavation in Thori in the country's south after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's claim that it is the "real birthplace" of Lord Ram, according to a media report on Thursday.

Nepal's archaeological department plans excavation in Thori after Oli claims it as real Ayodhya

Lord Ram is trending in India, all credit to the prime minister of Nepal. In his quest to prove his nationalistic credentials and to woo China, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli played the oldest card in the subcontinent's politics.

Nepal PM Oli blames India whenever he finds himself in a sticky situation

Nepal is desperate to rub India the wrong way. From map fixing to banning Indian channels, the government of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has tried it all. Now, Oli claims that Hindu deity Lord Ram was a Nepali and not an Indian and that India has set up a fake Ayodhya.

KP Sharma Oli's claim on Lord Ram: A new weapon to target India and impress China

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Nepal's archaeological department plans excavation in Thori after Oli claims it as real Ayodhya

Nepal PM Oli blames India whenever he finds himself in a sticky situation

KP Sharma Oli's claim on Lord Ram: A new weapon to target India and impress China