India Clarifies: The Route to Mansarovar via Lipulekh Is an Established Historic Path

India has clarified that the route to Mount Kailash Mansarovar via Lipulekh is not a new development but a well-established path in continuous use since 1954. India has stated that Nepal’s territorial claims lack historical facts and evidence, and are therefore unacceptable. India also expressed its readiness to engage in constructive dialogue and diplomacy with Nepal to resolve border disputes.

April 20, Kathmandu – Responding to a diplomatic note sent by the Nepalese government regarding the route to Mansarovar via Lipulekh, India affirmed that this crossing is an old, continuously operating passage rather than a new one. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, emphasized India’s consistent and clear stance, stating, “The route to Kailash Mansarovar via Lipulekh Pass has been in operation uninterrupted since 1954 and is not a new issue.”

India further clarified that several claims made by Nepal on certain territories are not supported by historical facts and evidence, labeling these unilateral assertions as unacceptable. Additionally, India expressed its willingness to hold constructive discussions through dialogue and diplomacy with Nepal on all bilateral matters, particularly regarding the resolution of border disputes. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs responded within a few hours to the diplomatic note recently sent by Nepal, which drew attention to the issue.