Kathmadnu, June 1 -- The Nepali Communist Party (NCP) on Monday condemned Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks in Parliament that Nepal had also encroached upon Indian territory, calling the statement irresponsible, contrary to historical facts, and against Nepal's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In a statement issued by party spokesperson Prakash Jwala, the NCP said Shah's claim distorted the long-standing dispute over areas including Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura and amounted to a "serious act against national interests".

The controversy erupted after Shah, while responding to lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Sunday, said Nepal had also occupied Indian land in several places. The remark triggered protests fr...