Kathmandu, Dec. 2 -- A modified political map of India has created an uproar in Nepal, with street demonstrations and debates in Parliament. Nepalis appear to be genuinely concerned about sovereignty and territorial integrity of their country, and have accused politicians of not defending the national interest.
The politicians themselves have been making statements - some stronger than others - to take up the matter with New Delhi. The Kalapani issue has united Nepal's political parties to a common cause.
There is also agreement across party lines about the status quo of the boundaries of Nepal as depicted in the 1816 Sugauli Treaty marking the Mahakali River and its source at Limpiyadhura as Nepal's western border.
Nepal's leaders are...