Kathmandu – The Nepal government on Tuesday clarified Prime Minister Balendra Shah\u2019s remarks on the Nepal-India border issue as opposition parties continued protests inside and outside parliament demanding an explanation over what they described as statements that hurt national sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education Sasmit Pokharel defended the Prime Minister\u2019s statement saying it was made in the context of ongoing diplomatic exchanges and parliamentary accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIndia has sent a note regarding the border dispute and Nepal has done the same. What the Prime Minister said in parliament was simply that concerns have also been raised from the other side regarding certain areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was referring to that context and expressing his own surprise at the situation. The foreign ministry has already issued a clarification on the matter,\u201d Pokharel said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Referring to the border mechanisms, he said there are existing committees to settle land and border disputes. Pokharel reiterated the Foreign Ministry\u2019s statement saying that due to cross-border occupation, \u201csome areas currently being used by India could fall within Nepal’s territory while areas being used by Nepal could fall within India’s territory\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On opposition demanding PM Shah\u2019s clarification in parliament, he said, \u201cThe Prime Minister is accountable to parliament and must speak in the House when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no doubt that border disputes should be resolved through dialogue and negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the government\u2019s defence, opposition lawmakers continued to disrupt parliament demanding a clearer and more detailed explanation of the Prime Minister\u2019s position on the sensitive issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The protests have repeatedly stalled parliamentary business over the past few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Opposition parties have argued that statements relating to territorial disputes carry diplomatic weight and require precise articulation from the head of government particularly at a time when Nepal-India relations are under renewed public and political scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government officials maintain that Nepal\u2019s position on the border issue remains unchanged and that existing bilateral mechanisms between Kathmandu and New Delhi remain the appropriate channel for resolution through dialogue and negotiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With parliament still under pressure and no sign of immediate resolution, the controversy has become a central political flashpoint reflecting the sensitivity of border-related discourse in Nepal\u2019s domestic politics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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