India Rejects Nepal's Objection to Lipulekh Route

Kathmandu. India has directly rejected Nepal's objection regarding India operating the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route via Nepali land Lipulekh.

Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has called Nepal's protest and the context of the new map 'unilateral and artificial' and stated it is unacceptable.

Speaking at a press conference organized in New Delhi, Jaiswal argued that the Mansarovar Yatra has been taking place via the Lipulekh route since 1954, claiming there has been no new development in this regard. India has deemed India's latest regional claim as not based on historical facts and evidence, deeming it unverified and invalid.

According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Nepal's claim of it being its territory and its attempt at border expansion are not logical. Although Kathmandu has raised questions about the road construction and use happening at the Lipulekh pass, India has clarified that its stance will not change. Spokesperson Jaiswal stated that Nepal should choose the path of dialogue rather than making unilateral claims.

He stated that India is ready to discuss resolving the border dispute. He asserted that the Indian side is open to constructive dialogue on all issues of bilateral relations.