Prachanda claims he raised Lipulekh issue directly with India

Summary

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' stated he directly raised the Nepal-India border dispute over Kalapani and Lipulekh with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Nepal's Prime Minister.

Key Points
  • Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' raised the Nepal-India border dispute directly with the Indian side for the first time.
  • During his last visit as Prime Minister, Prachanda discussed Kalapani and Lipulekh issues seriously with India.
  • His government prompted Indian PM Narendra Modi to publicly acknowledge the need for dialogue on the border dispute.
  • Prachanda emphasized that the current government should continue formal efforts to resolve border issues and stressed the importance of party cadres informing the public about past achievements.
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