Nepal, July 14 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah returned to the House of Representatives on Tuesday after a 45-day absence, with opposition lawmakers continuing to demand clarification over his controversial remarks on Nepal-India border issues.Shah had last attended a parliamentary meeting on May 31, when, during a question-answer session with lawmakers, he remarked that "Nepal has also encroached on Indian land." The statement triggered criticism from opposition parties, which have since demanded that he clarify or correct his remarks.

Opposition lawmakers have argued that the prime minister's statement created confusion on a sensitive matter concerning Nepal's national interest and territorial integrity, urging him to address the issu...