Nepal-India boundary dispute and the reignition of minority demands for constitutional reform

By Mohan Karna On 18 June, the President of Nepal authenticated the constitution amendment following its  unanimous passing by both houses of the federal parliament. The amendment alters the official map of Nepal inserting a revised Nepali map into Schedule 3 of the Constitution to depict Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani as part of Nepali territories. While this amendment process emanates from geo-political contestation with India, it has reignited debates on reforms to address demands of minority groups, … Continue reading Nepal-India boundary dispute and the reignition of minority demands for constitutional reform