Nepal Women's Association Condemns Prime Minister's Border Statement

Kathmandu. The Nepal Women's Association has objected to Prime Minister Balen Shah's statement in the House of Representatives that 'Nepal has also encroached on many places'. Association President Meenakumari Kharel issued a statement condemning the Prime Minister's statement, calling it anti-national interest, irresponsible, and shameful.  

The press release states that it is extremely objectionable for a person in the executive leadership of the nation to make such a statement in a dignified forum like the parliament without any concrete historical basis, fact, or evidence.

'Such statements not only reflect a lack of sensitivity towards national self-respect and expected maturity in diplomatic matters, but also pose a risk of weakening Nepal's credibility and established stance on border issues in the international arena,' stated President Kharel in the released statement.  

The association has stated that such views expressed contrary to Nepal's constitutional map, historical facts, and the sentiments of the Nepali people are unacceptable in any regard. It is mentioned in the statement that every word expressed by the nation's leadership on sensitive issues like the border represents the official stance of the state and therefore cannot be taken lightly.

The statement has sought clarification from the government, stating that clarity is needed on whether Prime Minister Shah's statement is the government's official stance or merely the viewpoint of a political party or a personal opinion. 'The Nepal Women's Association—urges the Prime Minister and the government to provide a clear answer to the parliament and the Nepali people as soon as possible regarding this matter,' the statement reads.