Nepal protests Lipulekh yatra route as India calls territorial claims untenable
Summary
Nepal has protested India's use of the Lipulekh Pass route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, asserting it as Nepali territory under dispute with India, which rejects the claims as unjustified. Both nations are engaging diplomatically over the disputed border area.
Key Points
- Nepal has formally objected to India and China over the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route through Lipulekh Pass, claiming the territory as Nepali soil.
- India dismissed Nepal's claims as unilateral, unjustified, and historically baseless, stating the route has been used since 1954.
- Nepal reaffirmed its claim over Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani based on the Sugauli Treaty of 1816 and informed both countries officially.
- India expressed willingness for constructive dialogue on boundary issues, while Nepal emphasized resolving through diplomatic means keeping with the spirit of friendship.
