Kathmandu, June 3 -- India boundary dispute has taken a new twist after Prime Minister Balendra Shah, in his address to the House of Representatives, said that England (the United Kingdom) should also take an interest in the issue, given its historical link to the 1816 Sugauli Treaty.

Answering the lawmakers' queries on Sunday, Shah said, "Our view is that England [UK] should also take an interest, as the issue dates back to the period when the British ruled India. He further said such disputes should ultimately be resolved through dialogue and diplomatic negotiations.

India on Tuesday firmly rejected any idea of third-party involvement in boundary discussions with Nepal, reiterating that all outstanding issues are being handled strictl...