New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- A foreign secretary-level meeting between Nepal and India to discuss the Kalapani issue is still not certain, a month since Kathmandu first sought a date.

Responding to the Post's query on the status of Nepal's request, Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, said on Thursday that he "cannot react at this forum".

Nepal has objected to India's new political map that places Kalapani within Indian borders. The map was released last month after Delhi formally split up the disputed Jammu and Kashmir state into two federal territories, in line with an August move by the Narendra Modi government to rescind Kashmir's autonomy.

"Our position on the matter is very clear and consistent," said Ku...