Artificial enlargement of territorial claims won't be accepted: India responds to new map

India has called issue of new map of Nepal including Kalapani, Lipu Lekh and Limpiyadhura encroached by India unacceptable.

Responding to media queries on the updated map of Nepal, Spokesperson with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said the map is not based on historical facts and evidence. "It is contrary to the bilateral understanding to resolve the outstanding boundary issues through diplomatic dialogue. Such artificial enlargement of territorial claims will not be accepted by India," Srivastava stated.