PM Shah vows to implement all reports, resolve border disputes through dialogue

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pledged to implement all reports submitted to the government, including those from the National Human Rights Commission and findings related to recent Gen Z protests. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Shah assured lawmakers that the government would review these documents and take appropriate action.

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Not only the Human Rights Commission’s report, but also the report on the events of September 8 and 9 and reports from various other commissions have been submitted to the government. The government will study all of them and take the necessary action accordingly.

Addressing pressing border disputes, Shah stated that issues concerning Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani would be resolved through diplomatic dialogue. He revealed that Nepal had received a response from India regarding these territories, indicating a mutual agreement to form teams of historians, surveyors, and experts to find a resolution through talks.

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The response states that both governments will form teams comprising historians, surveyors and experts familiar with the territory and seek a resolution through table talks.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister mentioned diplomatic discussions with China and the United Kingdom concerning the border dispute. He suggested the UK should also show interest, given the historical context of the region's administration. Shah also acknowledged concerns about alleged land encroachment by both Nepal and India, emphasizing the need for bilateral discussions to clarify and resolve these matters.

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We have spoken not only with India and China but also with the UK government. Our view is that the UK should also take an interest, as the issue dates back to the period when British India left the region.