Nepal Protests India's Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Plans Through Lipulekh Pass
Nepal objects to India's plans to conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh
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Nepal has formally objected to India's plans to conduct the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, claiming the area is part of its territory. The Nepalese Foreign Ministry emphasized that Kathmandu was not consulted on the pilgrimage route, asserting its claim based on the Sugauli Treaty of 1816.
- 01Nepal claims Lipulekh Pass is its territory based on historical treaties.
- 02India maintains ownership of Lipulekh, planning to conduct the Yatra through it.
- 03Nepal has requested India to refrain from activities in the disputed areas.
- 04The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra holds significant religious importance for multiple faiths.
- 05Diplomatic resolution is preferred by Nepal for the border dispute.
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Nepal has raised objections to India's planned Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, asserting that the area is part of its territory. The Nepalese Foreign Ministry stated that Kathmandu was not consulted about the pilgrimage route, which is set to take place between June and August. Nepal's claim relies on the Sugauli Treaty of 1816, which delineates its borders. The ministry reiterated its commitment to resolving the border issue through diplomatic means, emphasizing the importance of historical agreements. The controversy escalated after India inaugurated a road linking Dharchula to Lipulekh Pass, prompting Nepal to include these territories in its official map under the leadership of former Prime Minister K.P. Oli in May 2020. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which is significant for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists, resumed last year after a five-year hiatus, aiming to normalize relations between India and China.
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The ongoing dispute affects the local communities and pilgrims, potentially disrupting religious practices and tourism in the region.
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