Balendra Shah sparked political debate after stating that Nepal has also encroached upon some Indian territory, a rare public remark by a Nepali Prime Minister regarding border issues between the two countries.

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• Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said Nepal has also encroached upon some Indian territory.
• The statement was made while responding to a question in Nepal’s Parliament.
• Discussion was linked to the long-standing Kalapani border dispute between India and Nepal.
• Both India and Nepal continue to claim sovereignty over the Kalapani region.
• The remark is being viewed as an unusual statement from a Nepali head of government.
• Several lawmakers questioned the basis of the Prime Minister’s statement.
• Opposition members demanded clarification on which Indian territories were allegedly encroached upon.
• Lawmakers also sought details and evidence supporting the remark.
• Some parliamentarians called for the statement to be removed from official records.
• The issue triggered debate within Nepal’s political circles and Parliament.
• Kalapani remains one of the key unresolved border issues between India and Nepal.
• Border discussions between the two countries have continued through diplomatic channels.
• India and Nepal share close historical, cultural and economic ties despite periodic border disputes.
• The latest remarks have drawn attention to ongoing sensitivities surrounding bilateral boundary issues.