Congress Demands Formation of Inquiry Committee Over Prime Minister’s Remarks on Border Dispute
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- The Nepali Congress has demanded the formation of an inquiry committee regarding Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s statements on the border dispute.
- MP Ranjit Karn has urged the Prime Minister to either disclose within 24 hours the details of the land Nepal has allegedly encroached upon or issue an apology.
- Prime Minister Shah stated on Sunday in the House of Representatives that the Nepal-India border dispute will be resolved through diplomatic talks.
May 31, Kathmandu – The Nepali Congress has called for the establishment of an inquiry committee into Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s remarks concerning the border dispute.
On Monday, shortly after the National Assembly session began, Congress MP Ranjit Karn spoke during a special time granted to the party, making this demand.
“Today, this National Assembly must take a special decision. What is the reason behind the honorable Prime Minister’s statements? I demand the formation of an inquiry committee on this matter,” he said.
Earlier, Prime Minister Balendra had been given an ultimatum to publicly disclose the facts related to his comments.
“Yesterday, the Prime Minister admitted from the podium of the House of Representatives that Nepal has encroached upon some Indian land,” MP Karn stated. “I urge the honorable Prime Minister to provide information within 24 hours regarding which areas of Indian territory have been encroached upon by Nepal.”
He added, “If it is not possible to disclose these facts, then the Prime Minister must apologize to the people.”
On Sunday during the House of Representatives session, Prime Minister Balendra Shah announced that the Nepal-India border issue will be resolved through diplomatic discussions.
He remarked, “It may come as a surprise, but I also learned after becoming Prime Minister that not only has India encroached upon Nepal’s land, but Nepal has also encroached upon many areas of Indian territory.”
He emphasized that both nations would pursue a friendly resolution based on study and dialogue.
In opposition to these statements, the Congress party has demanded answers from the Prime Minister and proposed forming an inquiry committee.
Furthermore, Congress has called for arrangements allowing the Prime Minister to engage in a question-and-answer session with members of the National Assembly.
