Nepal National Assembly meeting adjourned over PM Balen's remarks over border issues
The Upper House of Nepal's Parliament was adjourned due to protests from opposition lawmakers against Prime Minister Balendra Shah's comments on border issues with India. His remarks, suggesting that both countries have encroached on each other's territories, led to significant controversy and calls for his apology. The adjournment halted scheduled discussions on the government's fiscal plans for the upcoming year.
- ▪The National Assembly meeting was adjourned until June 9, 2026.
- ▪Opposition lawmakers protested against PM Balen's remarks regarding border encroachments.
- ▪India rejected the involvement of third parties in resolving boundary disputes with Nepal.
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The Upper House of Nepal's Parliament was adjourned on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) after opposition lawmakers continued their protest against Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks about the Himalayan nation's border issues with India.National Assembly chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal adjourned the House until 1:15 p.m. on June 9, according to the Parliament Secretariat. No place for third parties in border issues: MEA in response to Nepal PM while hosting country’s ruling party chiefParliament proceedings have been obstructed, leading to adjournments since Mr. Shah, who is popularly known as Balen, said on Sunday (May 31, 2026) that “Not only India, but Nepal has also encroached territories of India at many places”. His comments sparked controversy.Mr.
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