WHY THE TRI JUNCTION (INDIA -NEPAL-CHINA) ISSUE RESUFACED NOW?
India-Nepa Border Dispute Explain India and Nepal share close cultural, economic, and people-to-people ties, with an open border allowing free movement between the two countries. Despite this strong relationship, a long-standing border dispute involving Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura continues to spark debate. An Old Dispute The disagreement dates back to the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli between Nepal and British India. The treaty defined the Kali River as Nepal's western boundary, but both sides disagree on the river's exact source. Nepal's Claim Nepal says the Kali River originates near Limpiyadhura and therefore claims: Kalapani Lipulekh Limpiyadhura as its territory. India's Position India considers these areas part of Uttarakhand and points to decades of administrative control and historical records to support its claim. Why Lipulekh Matters Lipulekh is strategically important because it: Lies near the India-Nepal-China tri-junction Serves as a ...