India Rejects Nepal's Territorial Claims on New Currency: Diplomatic Tensions Escalate

Nov 27, 2025 11:46 pm CST

India has firmly rejected Nepal's inclusion of disputed territories on its new 100-rupee banknote, calling it an "artificial enlargement of territorial claims." The controversial currency features Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura regions that India considers its own, further straining diplomatic relations between the neighboring countries. Both nations continue discussions on border issues while maintaining their respective positions on territorial sovereignty.