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Nepal pledges diplomacy to settle Lipulekh border row with India and protect Kailash Mansarovar route

Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
Nepal pledges diplomacy to settle Lipulekh border row with India and protect Kailash Mansarovar route

India rejected Nepal claims over Lipulekh

Nepal says it wants to resolve its border dispute with India through diplomatic channels. It has outlined its position on Lipulekh and the planned Kailash Mansarovar journey using Nepalese territory, arguing the case should be judged by historical agreements and evidence. The renewed push follows India’s rejection of Nepal’s territorial claims over Lipulekh.

  • Nepal insists the Lipulekh dispute be handled diplomatically
  • Nepal outlined views on Lipulekh and Kailash Mansarovar route
  • The government cites historical agreements and supporting evidence
  • India has rejected Nepal’s territorial claim over Lipulekh
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