Nepal grapples with backlash after PM Balen Shah admitted in Parliament that his country encroached upon Indian territory, sparking tensions over the disputed Himalayan region.
Shah's remarks have sparked a political storm in Nepal
Jun 01, 2026
05:17 pm
What's the storyNepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah has sparked a controversy with his recent remarks on territorial disputes with India.
"I have only recently found out that it is not only India that has encroached on Nepali territory, but Nepal has also encroached on Indian territory in many places," he said in parliament in response to a question on Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani.
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