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Business To Business, Kathmandu, 31st May, 2026: Balendra Shah made his first appearance in Nepal's Parliament on Sunday since the current session began on May 11, responding to lawmakers' questions after facing sustained pressure from opposition parties.
Shah, who assumed office in March, appeared before the House of Representatives of Nepal after opposition legislators repeatedly demanded his presence. Earlier in the month, opposition parties had disrupted parliamentary proceedings on several occasions and even boycotted the House once, insisting that the prime minister answer questions in person.
His appearance, however, sparked controversy over remarks related to the long-running border dispute between Nepal and India.
While addressing questions on the issue, Shah discussed competing claims regarding the disputed areas of: