My comment on 'pointed map' misinterpreted: Metmani Chaudhary

Kathmandu, September 13 — Metmani Chaudhary, Deputy General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Unified Socialist), has clarified that his recent comments about the “Chuchche Naksa” (pointed map) including Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura as part of Nepal's territory were misrepresented in a short video on social media, causing misinformation.

He emphasized that his remarks were distorted and led to a misleading portrayal. In a statement released on Friday, Chaudhary accused others of trying to deliberately create controversy around his remarks.

Chaudhary explained that when the issue of the pointed map was raised during the program, he mentioned that according to the Mahakali Treaty, both countries had agreed to share the Mahakali River's water, investment, production, and consumption equally.

He stated that India’s claims over Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani—located to the northwest of the supposed source of the Mahakali River—are based on this treaty, and India is continuing to make such claims. Chaudhary also noted that he believes the treaty, which he regards as flawed, should be corrected.

In his five-point clarification, Chaudhary emphasized that the issues of national territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty are serious and sensitive. He reaffirmed his commitment to the country's territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty.

Chaudhary was directed by the party to provide a written explanation within three days due to the controversy surrounding his comments.