Nepal PM Balendra Shah admits country encroached upon Indian territory, sparks parliamentary uproar
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah sparked controversy by stating that Nepal has encroached upon Indian territory in several places, marking the first such public admission by a Nepali head of government. This statement was made in response to a lawmaker's question regarding the disputed Kalapani region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs later clarified that the PM's remarks primarily referred to "cross-border occupation" in the Dasgaja area (no-man's land), where citizens of one country cultivate or reside on land belonging to the other. Lawmakers from Nepali Congress and Communist Party demanded clarification and removal of the remarks from record.
मुख्य बिंदु
- Nepal PM Balendra Shah publicly stated that Nepal has encroached upon Indian territory in multiple locations.
- The statement was made in Parliament concerning the disputed Kalapani region.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the remarks referred to "cross-border occupation" in the Dasgaja area.
- This admission is significant as it's the first by a Nepali head of government.
- The statement led to an uproar in the Nepali Parliament, with opposition parties demanding clarification.
परीक्षा तथ्य
- Nepal Prime Minister: Balendra Shah.
- Disputed regions: Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani.
- Dasgaja area: Refers to no-man's land along the border.
- India maintains the territories are part of Uttarakhand.
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