Nepal-India Border Dispute Remains Unresolved Amidst Diplomatic Stalemate
Summary
Nepal and India remain deadlocked over the Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani border dispute, with no concrete resolution despite repeated diplomatic mechanisms and meetings. Border studies scholar Ratan Bhandari says Nepal has evidence on its side but both sides, especially India, have failed to treat the issue seriously.
Key Points
- Nepal and India have held repeated meetings and formed mechanisms, but the core dispute over Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani remains unresolved.
- Border studies scholar Ratan Bhandari says India has not shown seriousness, while Nepal has also failed to make the issue a firm condition for high-level visits and talks.
- Bhandari argues Nepal has sufficient historical and hydrological evidence, including maps and archival documents, to support its claim over the disputed territory.
- He says the lack of the original Treaty of Sugauli copy does not weaken Nepal’s claim because other evidence is available in government archives and foreign libraries.
