Susta Border Tension: MP Tamang Calls For Clear Answers In Parliament
Kathmandu. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Member of Parliament Ashika Tamang, while drawing the government's attention to issues related to Nepal's border security and border disputes, has demanded clear information regarding the recent incident observed in the Susta region.
Speaking at Monday's meeting of the House of Representatives, Tamang stated that the problem in Susta is not a new one, but an issue that has remained unresolved for a long time. She mentioned that as the Gandaki River has been changing its course over time, a large portion of Nepal's territory in the Susta region has become disputed.
She said, "I want to draw the serious attention of the House to the grave issue regarding Nepal's border security. The problem of Susta is not a new problem; it is an issue that has been entangled for many years. As the Gandaki River keeps changing its course, a lot of Nepal's land in the Susta region has become disputed."
She stated that news has recently emerged regarding the activities of the Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the intimidation of local citizens, and she demanded the government's stance on what the reality of the incident is.
Additionally, she pointed out the need for the government to provide clear information to the parliament regarding what steps it has taken so far in this regard and what its future strategy is.
She said, "Recently, news has been publicized there regarding the activities of the Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the intimidation of local citizens. What is the reality of this incident? It is necessary to get clear information on what steps the government has taken regarding this and what the future strategy is."
Tamang stated that areas like Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura are sensitive issues directly linked to Nepal's national sovereignty and territorial integrity. She mentioned that border problems are not limited only to those areas, expressing the view that various types of disputes and challenges exist in other border regions as well.
She said, "Areas like Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura are sensitive issues connected with Nepal's national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Such problems are not limited only to those areas. Various types of disputes and challenges also exist in other border regions. The basis of any nation's sovereignty is ensuring the protection of its territory and border security. If the state cannot protect its land and border, it raises questions about the country's sovereignty itself."
She stated that the basis of any nation's sovereignty is ensuring the protection of its territory and border security, warning that if the state cannot protect its land and border, questions could be raised against the country's sovereignty itself.
MP Tamang urged the government to investigate the facts of all border-related matters and find a solution through necessary diplomatic initiatives. She stated that if necessary, consideration should also be given to installing walls or barbed wire fences in the border areas through agreement between Nepal and India.
"The urge is for the government to investigate the facts of all border-related matters and move forward with necessary diplomatic initiatives. If necessary, arrangements should also be made to install walls or barbed wire fencing in the border areas with the agreement of both countries," she said.
