CPN-UML Criticizes PM's Border Statement as Irresponsible and Against National Interest

Kathmandu. CPN (UML) has expressed serious objection to the Prime Minister's statement regarding the border in Parliament. UML Publicity and Publication Department Chief Niraj Acharya said on social media Facebook today that the Prime Minister's statement was irresponsible, baseless, and against national interest.

Acharya mentioned that it is extremely regrettable that a person in a responsible position like the Prime Minister made a statement from the rostrum of Parliament saying 'Nepal has also encroached on others' borders'.

According to him, the Prime Minister's statement has created confusion because historical documents, maps, and facts clearly show that Nepal's land has been encroached upon.

He said that it is a serious blow to national interest that an expression came from the leadership responsible for protecting the country's geographical integrity and sovereignty, which blames Nepal itself.

UML stated that the statement has hurt the feelings of the security personnel deployed for border security, the experts involved in the study and research of history and borders, and the general Nepali public.

UML's conclusion is that the statement from the Prime Minister on sensitive issues like national independence and borders is immature and misleading.

UML has demanded that the Prime Minister correct the said statement and that the government make a clear statement to Parliament and the general public. Furthermore, UML stated that any kind of ambiguity or compromise on issues related to nationality, sovereignty, and geographical integrity is unacceptable.

Acharya's statement as is: