India and Nepal Border Dispute Escalates

Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has sparked controversy by claiming in parliament that Nepal has encroached on Indian territory, marking a shift from the usual narrative of Nepal accusing India of land occupation. Shah urged both nations to collaboratively address the long-standing border dispute over territories like Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani. He emphasized the need for historical mapping assistance to strengthen Nepal’s claims amid ongoing tensions rooted in the 1816 Sugauli Treaty.

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