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.
