Nepal has also encroached upon Indian territory, says PM Balendra Shah
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah acknowledged that Nepal has encroached upon some Indian territories during a parliamentary session, marking a significant statement from a Nepali leader. His remarks sparked controversy and demands for clarification from opposition lawmakers, who expressed concerns about national integrity. The ongoing border disputes between Nepal and India, particularly over the Kalapani region, continue to be a sensitive issue for both countries.
- ▪Prime Minister Balendra Shah stated that Nepal has encroached upon Indian territories during a parliamentary session.
- ▪His comments led to an uproar among opposition lawmakers who demanded clarification and removal of his remarks from the record.
- ▪The Kalapani region remains a disputed area between Nepal and India, with both countries claiming sovereignty over it.
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Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said on Sunday (May 31, 2026) that Nepal too has encroached upon some Indian territories, in what is considered to be the first such public statement by a Nepali head of government.Mr. Shah was responding to a question by a lawmaker in Parliament regarding the Kalapani region, which remains disputed between Nepal and India, with both countries claiming sovereignty over it. Concerns emerge over process as Nepal PM Balendra Shah pushes ahead“You might find it strange, but I also learned only recently — after becoming Prime Minister — that it’s not just India but Nepal too has encroached upon Indian territories in many places,” Mr.
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