Nepalese Army Chief visits Kalapani border

News:
  • Nepal’s Army Chief began visit of the westernmost border outpost of the forces in the Sudurpaschim Pradesh near the disputed Kalapani region.
  • This is the General’s first visit to the area after the border dispute erupted with India in May.
More in news:
  • The visit comes a day before the Upper House of Nepal’s Parliament will pass the Second Constitution Amendment to legalise the new political map which depicts the Kalapani region as part of their territory.
  • The region is known for the strategic Lipulekh pass that connects India with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region and has special significance in view of the tension between Indian and Chinese forces at the Galwan Valley of Ladakh.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 18th Jun 2020
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