Nepal has announced the printing of a new currency note with a map that shows Indian territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani. | Latest News India
A cabinet meeting on Friday decided to incorporate a new political map of Nepal on 100 rupee banknotes, covering the controversial territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani as part of its territory.
"The meeting of the council of ministers chaired by Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda took a decision to print the new map of Nepal, which includes the Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani in the Rs 100 denomination bank notes," government spokesperson Rekha Sharma told media persons while briefing about the cabinet decision.
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