KATHMANDU, June 2: The government has clarified the controversial remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on the Nepal–India border during a parliamentary session a few days ago.
Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel stated that Prime Minister Shah did not say in Parliament that Nepal had encroached upon Indian territory, but had only expressed surprise over the issue.
Speaking to journalists after a Cabinet meeting, Pokharel urged reporters to listen again to the Prime Minister’s statement. “When discussing the border dispute, when it was mentioned by the other side that Nepal had also encroached upon Indian land, the Prime Minister said he was surprised,” he said, adding, “Please listen again to the Prime Minister’s statement in Parliament on the border issue.”
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The government also decided to implement international commitments related to ozone layer protection by approving the implementation of the Montreal Protocol under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
In addition, the Cabinet promoted Anjani Kumar Pokharel to the post of Additional Inspector General (AIG) of the Armed Police Force, Nepal, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Similarly, the government extended by 45 days the tenure of a committee formed to study the report of a commission investigating incidents during protests held on September 8 and 9, 2025. The extension aims to allow further analysis of security arrangements and the formulation of recommendations.
Likewise, new office-bearers have been appointed to the Land Problem Settlement Commission. According to the government's decision, Balbhadra Bastola has been appointed chairperson, while Amir Prasad Neupane, Padmaniti Soti and Dr Rona Shrestha have been appointed members.
