KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balen Shah has said that Nepal has held discussions with India, China, and the United Kingdom regarding the country’s disputed territory. He made the remarks while responding to questions from lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Sunday.
“We have spoken not only with India and China but also with the United Kingdom government,” Prime Minister Shah said. “Since the issue arising from the legacy of British India still persists, we believe the UK should also take an interest in it.”
During the session, UML lawmaker Padma Aryal raised concerns over reports of India using Nepali territory for road construction.
In response, the Prime Minister informed the House that Nepal had already sent a diplomatic note to India on the matter and received a reply from New Delhi. He said both sides have agreed to resolve the issue through talks involving historians and border experts.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Balen said that he has learned Nepal may also have encroached on some areas of Indian territory, alongside ongoing disputes over Nepal’s own land.
While responding to a question raised by Shram Sanskriti Party MP Aren Rai in the House of Representatives on Sunday, the Prime Minister said efforts are underway to resolve the Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura boundary issues through diplomatic channels.
During his remarks, he added, “You may find this surprising. I recently learned after becoming Prime Minister that not only India has encroached on Nepal’s territory, but Nepal has also encroached on some areas of India.”
Separately, Prime Minister Shah also said the government will review the reports of all commissions in a single file and take appropriate action.
He made the remark while responding to questions raised by Nepali Congress MP Arjun Narsingh KC in the House.
Responding to another query regarding the recently publicised report of the National Human Rights Commission on the Gen-Z protests, he said the government would study the findings and take action accordingly.
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