India-Nepal Border Dispute Escalates as PM Balen Shah Claims Both Nations Have Historical Claims Prime Minister Balen Shah of Nepal has sparked controversy with a statement asserting that both India and Nepal have historical claims over disputed border regions. The remarks, made during a parliamentary session, have intensified debates over the long-standing border disputes between the two nations. Shah claimed that Nepal has also asserted territorial claims over certain areas, challenging the narrative that India alone has been the aggressor. The dispute centers around regions such as Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpitadhuwar, which are located in the tri-border area of India, Tibet, and Nepal. India maintains that these regions are part of Uttarakhand, while Nepal disputes this claim. Shah stated that both countries have exchanged diplomatic notes to resolve the issue and have agreed to a bilateral dialogue involving historians, surveyors, and experts. He emphasized that the resolution must be based on factual evidence and historical context. Shah revealed that Nepal had sent an official diplomatic note to India, raising claims over several areas, including Lipulekh. He noted that India had responded to this note, and both nations have agreed to a mutual resolution. The PM also highlighted that the dispute is not solely between India and Nepal but has historical roots dating back to the British colonial era. He mentioned that Nepal had previously engaged in diplomatic talks with both India and Britain to address the issue, as the conflict has persisted since the end of British rule in 1947. However, the PM’s claims have faced criticism from Nepalese officials and experts. Several Nepali users on social media have condemned the remarks as baseless, while former diplomats and scholars have dismissed the allegations.#nepal #india #lipulekh #prime_minister_balen_shah #kalapani
