Nepal PM Dahal Asserts Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani Belong to Nepal Amid Dispute with India
Kathmandu, Nepal – Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has reiterated that Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani are integral parts of Nepal. This statement was made in response to queries in the House of Representatives, emphasizing the government’s firm stance on these territories.
PM Dahal stated, “The Government of Nepal, the Sugauli Treaty signed between Nepal and India in 1816, Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, all the areas situated to the east of the Mahakali River, belong to Nepal. There is no doubt about this.”
In May 2024, Nepal introduced a new Rs 100 currency note featuring these disputed territories, which was contested by India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He stated that Nepal’s unilateral actions would not change the on-ground reality.
During his visit to India, PM Dahal discussed the India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1950 and agreed to resolve border disputes through established mechanisms.
In 2020, Nepal amended its constitution to include a new map featuring Limpiyadhura, Kalapani, and Lipulekh, which has been a point of contention with India. The updated map was released after approval from the Cabinet and included additional territories based on historical evidence.
Tensions escalated after Nepal objected to India’s construction of a road linking Kailash Mansarovar via Lipulekh. India maintains that the road lies within its territory and has urged Nepal to respect its sovereignty.
