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India Rejects Nepal's Lipulekh Pass Territorial Claims, Opens Door for Diplomacy

India on Sunday firmly rejected Nepal's territorial claims over Lipulekh Pass, calling them neither justified nor based on historical facts. The dispute arose after Nepal objected to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra being routed through the disputed region. India stated the pass has been a pilgrimage route since 1954, calling Nepal's unilateral claims untenable while remaining open to diplomatic resolution.

Economic Times

India-Nepal Border Dispute Flares Over Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Through Lipulekh Pass

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Politics·5/3/2026AI summary

India-Nepal Border Dispute Flares Over Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Through Lipulekh Pass

India-Nepal border tensions escalate as Kathmandu formally objects to India's resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, claimed by Nepal. India dismissed Nepal's territorial claims as unjustified and not based on historical facts. Nepal cites the 1816 Sugauli Treaty to assert that Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani are integral parts of its territory. Both nations remain committed to resolving the dispute through diplomatic means.

Times of India

India Rejects Nepal's Territorial Claims Over Lipulekh Pass

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Politics·5/3/2026AI summary

India Rejects Nepal's Territorial Claims Over Lipulekh Pass

India has dismissed Nepal's territorial claims over the Lipulekh Pass, labeling them as unjustified. The dispute centers on the route for the annual Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which Nepal claims lies within its territory under the 1816 Sugauli Treaty.

Economic Times

Nepal Objects to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route via Lipulekh Pass

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5/3/2026AI summary

Nepal Objects to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route via Lipulekh Pass

Nepal has formally objected to India and China's plans for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, asserting the region is part of its territory. India has rejected the claim, stating the route has been in use since 1954 and remains a long-standing practice.

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Nepal Objects to India-China Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route via Lipulekh Pass

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Nepal Objects to India-China Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route via Lipulekh Pass

Nepal has objected to India and China's plan for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory belongs to Nepal based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. India rejected the claim, stating the route has been used for decades and Nepal's claims are unjustified, but remains open to dialogue.

Times of India