Opposition MPs raise sovereignty, border issues in HoR session
Summary
Opposition MPs in Nepal's House of Representatives pressed the government to address national sovereignty and border concerns, demanding clarifications on recent political statements and cross-border incidents, including reports of Indian military activity and local resistance.
Key Points
- Opposition MPs urged the Nepalese government to take national sovereignty and border-related issues seriously.
- CPN (UML) Deputy Parliamentary Party Leader Padma Aryal questioned Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal's recent remarks made in India.
- Concerns were raised over an Indian Army helicopter reportedly entering Nepali territory in Darchula.
- Lawmakers called for stronger government actions to protect sovereignty and national security amid various incidents along the border.