By introducing a new map, the first substantial step that Nepal has taken so far in pressing its territorial claims, Nepal has broken with the status quo that prevailed since the 1960s, said Kamal Thapa, a former foreign minister who has a long history of negotiating with India on various issues.“With this incident, the entire gamut of Nepal-India relations could change. It is contrary to the bilateral understanding to resolve the outstanding boundary issues through diplomatic dialogue. "India responded, saying that the inaugurated road section lies "completely" within its territory, and that the two countries would discuss it after the worst of the coronavirus pandemic had passed. He decided … The new map of Nepal including Limpiyadhura passed by the cabinet meeting has been made public. The cartographic dispute is based on differing interpretations of treaty signed by the British East India Company with the King of Nepal in 1816, which established the boundary between the two countries. The government of Nepal on Wednesday officially issued a new controversial map of the country which shows Indian territories of Lipulekh, Kalapani, Limpiyadhura as its own.
The map was released by the Ministry of Land … “I hope releasing the map will put pressure on India but will we be able to face off with India? Nepal on Wednesday released its new political and administrative map, the first since the signing of the Treaty of With the inclusion of 335 square kilometres of land, Nepal’s total area is now 147,516 square kilometres, up from 147,181 square kilometres, said authorities.Later on Wednesday, in response to questions from the media at a regular press briefing, Anurag Srivastava, spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, said that “The Government of Nepal has released a revised official map that includes parts of Indian territory. Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane had on Friday hinted at foreign involvement with Nepal raking up the Lipulekh issue.Army Chief, speaking at a think tank IDSA's online meet, said, "I do not know exactly what they are exactly agitating about. The cabinet meeting held on Monday passed the map. “We hope that the Nepalese [SIC] leadership will create a positive atmosphere for diplomatic dialogue to resolve the outstanding boundary issues,” he said. Nepal on Wednesday released its new political and administrative map, the first since the signing of the Treaty of Sugauli in 1816, including territories that have long been claimed by both Nepal and India, prompting analysts to describe it as a “cartographic war” between the two countries. The time has come to revisit the status quo prevailing in our ties since the Sugauli Treaty,” said Thapa. "Both sides are also in the process of scheduling Foreign Secretary level talks which will be held once the dates are finalized between the two sides after the two societies and governments have successfully dealt with the challenge of Covid-19 emergency," the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement.The next day, the Nepali government summoned the Indian ambassador over the matter.Speaking in parliament on Tuesday, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli suggested India was bullying Nepal, and warned, "We won't let go the issue of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani.
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In a development that is likely to worsen the row between India and Nepal over the disputed areas, the latter has officially issued a new map that shows Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura under its territory.The map was released by the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives & Poverty Alleviation.The development comes a day after Nepalese Prime Minister KP Oli declared in the Parliament that the Kalapani area belonged 'indisputably' to Nepal and his government will wrest control of it. "Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani region are Nepal's territory and concrete diplomatic efforts will be taken towards reclaiming these territories.
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The Info Light Recommended for you. Nepal Parliament approves new map that includes land India claims. "New Delhi sees an increased Chinese role in Nepal as a reason for current comments by Kathmandu. 4:25. Though both sides have long claimed the territory as their own, Wednesday marked the first time Nepal issued a map including the disputed area. “We expect that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will circulate a notice to the United Nations, foreign countries and other multilateral organisations about Nepal’s adoption of the new map,” he said. India has rejected the map, saying it is not based on historical facts or evidence as ties strain between neighbours.
This unilateral act is not based on historical facts and evidence.
"On Wednesday, Nepal officially unveiled its revised and expanded national map -- a move that India's foreign ministry quickly criticized as "unilateral" and lacking in "historical facts and evidence." Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.Nepalese protesters stage a demonstration on Saturday, May 9 during lockdown in Kathmandu, against a new link road to Lipulekh, a disputed territory between India and Nepal.At issue is about 300 square kilometers (115 square miles) of mountainous land incorporating Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani. Srivastava went on to say that Nepal was well aware of India's position on the matter and urged Nepal “to refrain from such unjustified cartographic assertion and respect India's sovereignty and territorial integrity”.