Nepal PM’s Comments on Border Encroachment Spark Diplomatic Row With India
Tensions between India and Nepal have resurfaced following remarks by Nepal's leadership regarding alleged Indian 'encroachments' along the shared border. The dispute primarily concerns the territorial status of Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura, regions that have been a source of friction since the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. The conflict stems from differing interpretations over the geographic origin of the Kali River. While Kathmandu officials have moved to provide clarifications to prevent a further diplomatic rift, the comments have reignited nationalistic debate in both countries, highlighting the long-standing sensitivity of territorial sovereignty and border management in the Himalayan region.
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