India Rejects Nepal's Lipulekh Claim Amid Mansarovar Yatra

Diplomatic Dispute: The Nepal government, led by Prime Minister Balen Shah, issued a formal objection to India and China regarding the use of Lipulekh Pass for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

India’s Stance: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) dismissed the objection, labeling Nepal's territorial assertions as "unilateral artificial enlargement" that is neither justified nor based on historical facts.

Historical Precedent: India maintains that Lipulekh has been a recognized pilgrimage route since 1954 and remains an integral part of Uttarakhand, specifically within the Pithoragarh district.

Regional Context: This friction follows Nepal’s 2020 constitutional amendment that included Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura in its official map, a move India consistently rejects while remaining open to diplomatic dialogue.

Diplomatic Dispute: The Nepal government, led by Prime Minister Balen Shah, issued a formal objection to India and China regarding the use of Lipulekh Pass for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Historical Precedent: India maintains that Lipulekh has been a recognized pilgrimage route since 1954 and remains an integral part of Uttarakhand, specifically within the Pithoragarh district.

Nepal Reasserts Claim Over Lipulekh Ahead of Mansarovar Yatra

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