The Lipulekh border dispute between India and Nepal has resurfaced after recent remarks by Nepal's Prime Minister. The issue revolves around competing territorial claims in a strategically important Himalayan region.
Lipulekh Pass is located near the India–Nepal–China tri-junction. It is an important route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and serves as a key trade corridor between India and China.
Nepal argues that Lipulekh, along with Kalapani and Limpiyadhura, falls within its territory under the 1816 Sugauli Treaty. India, however, maintains that historical records and administrative control support its claim over the area.
The controversy gained fresh attention after Nepal's Prime Minister called for dialogue with England, China and India on unresolved border issues and referred to the colonial origins of the dispute. His remarks sparked political debate and renewed focus on Lipulekh.
India considers Lipulekh an integral part of its territory and continues to use the route for pilgrimage and trade. New Delhi has consistently rejected Nepal's claims and supports resolving differences through bilateral talks.
Despite periodic tensions, both countries continue to emphasize dialogue as the preferred path to resolution.