Prime Minister Balendra Shah has taken a firm stance on Nepal’s border issue, asserting that the country has historical evidence supporting its claims over disputed territories including Kalapani and Lipulekh, while strongly defending his nationalist credentials.
“There is no need to worry about the border. When we talk about the country’s borders, they object. They objected, which was surprising,” Shah said, addressing a political gathering. “If you have evidence then bring it, because we have evidence regarding Kalapani and Lipulekh.”
Shah said Nepal is prepared to present historical documentation dating back to the British era to substantiate its position, adding that the country does not require third-party mediation to resolve such disputes.
“We said we will bring the evidence from during the British time and we will bring it. We are not looking for Britain to be a mediator. We will talk to our neighbours directly, we have evidence and we will bring it,” he said.
Reaffirming his personal stance, the Prime Minister stressed: “There should be no doubt about my nationalism.”
His remarks come amid continuing sensitivities over Nepal’s border disputes with India, particularly regarding Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura which have remained longstanding points of contention in bilateral relations.
Shah’s statement signals a firm diplomatic posture, emphasizing direct engagement with neighbouring countries while asserting Nepal’s historical claims backed by archival evidence.
The comments are expected to draw attention given the strategic sensitivity of the issue and its implications for Nepal’s foreign policy approach toward its immediate neighbours.
