Nepali Congress criticizes China’s stance on Lipulekh

Summary

Nepali Congress has expressed serious concern over China's stance on the Lipulekh border dispute, criticizing China for viewing it as a bilateral issue solely between Nepal and India and for excluding Nepal's involvement in trade route agreements.

Key Points
  • Nepali Congress raised concerns over China’s evasive stance on the Lipulekh border dispute.
  • MP Dilendra Prasad Badu criticized China’s position that the dispute is solely between Nepal and India.
  • Nepali Congress called for unity among parliament, political parties, and civil society on border integrity matters.
  • Nepali Congress thanked Prime Minister for objecting to India-China agreement on Lipulekh trade route without Nepal’s consent and asserted Nepal's claim to Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiadhura as per the Sugauli Treaty.
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