India rejects Nepal’s claim over Lipulekh, says border trade with China dates back to 1954

New Delhi says unilateral claims are ‘untenable’ as pressure mounts on PM Oli to raise issue during India and China visits.

India on Wednesday responded to Nepal’s objection over the decision to reopen border trade with China through the Lipulekh pass, rejecting Kathmandu’s claim and reiterating that trade through the route existed for decades.