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Nepal's decision to include Indian-controlled areas on its currency note has sparked a diplomatic row between the two countries. India has strongly objected to the move, stating that it will not change the situation or the reality on the ground. Nepal's government has defended the decision, saying that it is a reflection of the country's sovereignty.
The dispute over the disputed territories dates back to 1962, when China and India went to war over the Aksai Chin region. Nepal claims that the territories belong to it, while India maintains that they are part of its territory. The dispute has been a source of tension between the two countries ever since.
In 2020, Nepal issued a new map that included the disputed territories. India protested the move, and the two countries have been engaged in diplomatic talks ever since. Nepal's decision to include the disputed territories on its currency note is seen as a provocative move by India.
The decision has also been criticized by some former Nepalese officials, who say that it is unwise and could damage relations between the two countries. The former Governor of Nepal's central bank, Chiranjibi Nepal, said that the decision was taken at the most inappropriate time and without thinking of its larger implications.
The decision has also been criticized by some former Nepalese diplomats, who say that it is too provocative and uncalled for. A former Nepalese diplomat said that the decision could damage relations between the two countries.
The dispute over the disputed territories is a complex one. There are strong arguments on both sides. However, it is important to remember that the two countries are neighbors and that they need to find a way to resolve the dispute peacefully.
Source: Nepal map on currency note to have Indian areas, EAM speaks out