Policy Brief 02/09/2025
In 2019, India unveiled a new map that contained the border region districts of Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limphuyadhara of Nepal in its territory. This sparked outrage in the Nepalese community, which in turn added the eastern region of the Kalapani River. The dispute is based on India’s increased ambition of expansionism, leading to military deployment in the region, while building infrastructure to slowly encroach. Although there exists a bilateral mechanism between Nepal and India, there has been little to no progress made in the resolution of the dispute. India has similar border disputes with other neighboring countries as well. Pakistan is aware of India’s expansionism and has taken necessary measures to keep its border safer and more secure. By developing policies based on studying Indian imperialist movements in Nepal, Pakistan can prevent any misadventure of India to bring about geographical changes along the border or the line of control.
