KATHMANDU, Aug 26: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called on the government to take a firm stance to protect Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani, emphasizing that these areas are an integral part of Nepal. It said Nepal’s Constitution, the Sugauli Treaty (1816) and other historical agreements clearly establish these regions as Nepalese sovereign territory.
The RSP expressed serious concern over the recent agreement between India and China to reopen the traditional trade route passing through Lipulekh, according to a statement issued by Shishir Khanal, head of the party’s International Relations Department.
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The party has demanded that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli raise the issue of these areas clearly and firmly during his upcoming visits to India and China. “No activity or agreement by any country on Nepali land is valid without Nepal’s consent,” the statement by Khanal emphasized.
The RSP stressed that the dispute should be resolved through diplomatic and peaceful yet effective means. RSP also stated that it is ready to provide necessary support to the government in this regard.
