A border dispute that has existed for more than two centuries is once again making headlines and this time, it is because of an unexpected statement from Nepal's Prime Minister, Balen Shah. During a parliamentary discussion on the long-running Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura dispute with India, Shah made remarks that shocked political observers and sparked an immediate backlash at home. Even more surprising was his suggestion that the United Kingdom could help address the issue, citing the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli signed during British rule in the region.
