The border dispute between India and Nepal has intensified once again. On Monday, the Nepalese government reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, advocating for a resolution through dialogue with India. This statement came just a day after India firmly rejected Nepal's stance, dismissing its objections to the long-standing Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage as unacceptable, labeling such unilateral territorial claims as an 'artificial extension.'
Nepal's Response to India's Rejection
Prior to India's response, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing objections to the planned Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage via the Lipulekh Pass, asserting that the area belongs to Nepal. Government spokesperson Sasmith Pokhrel stated in a media interaction, 'Nepal has no intention of expanding its territory; this area is part of Nepal, and the government is clear on its position and committed to it.'
Call for Diplomatic Resolution
Pokhrel, who also serves as the Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, emphasized the need to resolve this issue through cooperation and diplomatic discussions between the two nations. He mentioned that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had already formally communicated this matter to India. The pilgrimage to the Kailash Mountain and Mansarovar Lake, located in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, holds significant religious importance for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists. After a five-year hiatus, the pilgrimage resumed last year as part of efforts to normalize relations between India and China.
Details of the Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage
On April 30, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that this year's annual Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage would take place from June to August via two routes: the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and the Nathu La Pass in Sikkim.
Historical Context of the Dispute
The Lipulekh issue gained prominence in 2020 when Nepal released a new political map that included Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura as part of its territory, a claim India has consistently denied. Experts believe that despite the historical ties and cultural similarities between the two nations, this 'unilateral' narrative surrounding the border dispute continues to pose challenges to bilateral relations.
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