India, June 1 -- After staying away from Parliament since the start of session on May 11, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah made his maiden appearance on Sunday and triggered a controversy with his answer on the border issue with India.

Shah, who took oath as the prime minister in March, was present in the House of Representatives to answer the questions raised by the lawmakers since Parliament began earlier in the month.

Earlier in the month, the opposition lawmakers had disrupted Parliament proceedings at least four times and even boycotted it once demanding PM Shah to appear in person.

Seven lawmakers, including two from the ruling Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RSP), asked questions to the prime minister on issues related to the rece...