Nepal leaders begin debate on new map

NewDelhi: Neighbouring Nepal's Parliament on Tuesday started debate on a Constitution amendment bill tochange thecountry's political map showing Lipulekh,Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory, notwithstanding India’s strong reservationson the matter.

Nepal’s Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Shivamaya Thumbhangphe tabled the Constitution amendment bill for discussions in Parliamentin a bid to amend the Constitution to update thecountry's map.