KATHMANDU: Lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties have demanded clarification from the government regarding the reported presence of Indian security personnel in the Susta region, during Monday’s meeting of the House of Representatives.
They stressed that the government must take border security seriously and ensure the safety of Nepali citizens living in sensitive border areas.
Nepali Congress lawmaker Renuka Kaucha accused the Prime Minister of remaining silent at a time when residents of Susta needed reassurance. She said Indian security personnel reportedly visited Susta twice, on May 31 and June 12, and called for an official government response.
Kaucha also raised concerns over alleged negligence in reviewing reports of the National Human Rights Commission, claiming that individuals were appointed as ministers without proper scrutiny of relevant findings.
She further alleged a growing tendency to weaken Parliament’s role, accusing the executive of attempting to take unilateral decisions without adequate legislative oversight.
Rastriya Prajatantra Party lawmaker Bharat Giri claimed that Indian forces had entered Susta by force and praised local residents for their resilience in protecting the border.
“Protecting the soil requires patriotism, not uniforms on the chest,” Giri said. “Whether the government is present or not, the courage shown by border residents is commendable.”
He said people living along the 1,500-kilometer border stretch from Pashupatinagar to Mahakali continue to face multiple challenges and questioned the government’s approach toward border communities.
Giri also criticized recent remarks attributed to the Prime Minister, arguing that they had hurt the sentiments of those advocating for issues related to Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura.
He urged the government to adopt more effective and concrete measures to strengthen border security and address long-standing concerns in frontier regions.
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