A six-point primer on past and present of Lipulekh controversy
Summary
The article explains the six-decade-long territorial dispute over Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura involving Nepal and India, highlighting historical claims, strategic importance, failed negotiations, and upcoming diplomatic visits by Nepal's Prime Minister.
Key Points
- The Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura areas are disputed between Nepal and India, with India occupying 370 sq km since 1962.
- These locations are strategically important for military and trade purposes, particularly for India-China relations.
- King Mahendra did not contest India's occupation of Kalapani during the 1962 war to avoid siding with China.
- Various Nepal-India border committees have failed to resolve the dispute over these territories.
- India and China agreed in 2015 to expand border trade through Lipulekh without consulting Nepal, leading to protests.
- Nepal's Prime Minister KP Oli is set to visit China and India to raise concerns about the territorial dispute with evidence.
