Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s ‘encroaching’ India remark sparks row: What is the border dispute about?

Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s ‘encroaching’ India remark sparks row: What is the border dispute about?

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has reignited attention on the decades-old India-Nepal border dispute after remarks in Parliament appeared to suggest that Nepal had learnt of “encroachments” involving Indian territory.Shah said that, “The Nepal government has officially sent a diplomatic note to India, mentioning the issue of encroachment of territories by India, including Lipulekh, and…

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Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies – The Times of India

Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies – The Times of India

Kailash Mansarovar (Image/ANI) Nepal on Sunday objected to India and China planning to conduct the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, claiming that the route passes through Kathmandu’s territory.In a statement issued by the foreign affairs ministry, Kathmandu said it was not consulted before the pilgrimage route was finalised and reiterated its long-standing position…

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