Nepal on May 3 announced the printing of a new NPR100 currency note with a map that shows the controversial territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani, already termed as “artificial enlargement” and “untenable” by India. In an initial reaction, India has said Nepal’s unilateral actions will not change the ground reality.
“The meeting of the council of ministers chaired by Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ took a decision to print the new map of Nepal, which includes the Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani in the NPR100 denomination bank notes,” Government spokesperson Rekha Sharma told media persons while briefing about the cabinet decision.
“The cabinet approved to re-design the Banknote of NPR100 and replace the old map printed in the background of the Bank note during the cabinet meetings held on April 25 and May 2,” Ms. Sharma, who is also the Minister for Information and Communication, added.
