Nepal releases revised political map

Kathmandu: The government of Nepal on Wednesday formally and officially released its revised political and administrative map including Limpiyadhura, Lipu Lekh and Kalapani.

The new political map was released during a press meet held at the Ministry of Land Reforms and Management.

Minister Padma Aryal released the new political and administrative map amid applause from among the audience..

Few months ago the Indian government had released a new political map that encroached  Kalapani and Limpiyadhura territories of Nepal.

The new map has retrieved 335 sq km of land which was forcibly annexed by India. “This map has included all the Nepali territory as mentioned in the Sugali Treaty of 1816,” said a technician at the  Survey department.