Nepal-India Border Dispute: Former Director General Nagendra Jha Explains
Summary
Former Survey Department chief Nagendra Jha says Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani belong to Nepal and argues the dispute can only be settled through high-level political and diplomatic talks. He says technical meetings have not resolved the issue because both Nepal and India continue to hold firm to their own claims.
Key Points
- Nagendra Jha says Nepal’s claim over Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani is supported by historical maps, surveys and revenue records.
- He argues the dispute cannot be settled by technical teams alone and must be handled at the foreign secretary, foreign minister or prime minister level.
- Jha says Nepal has repeatedly sought talks, but India has not shown enough concrete initiative for a lasting solution.
- According to him, the main stream of the Kali River forms the border, making the disputed area Nepal’s territory.
