Nepali Congress-led opposition MPs on Thursday pressured the Balendra Shah government to “go beyond diplomatic notes” and hold high-level talks with India and China to “take back” Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani – Indian territories that Kathmandu claims from them, reports Vishant Agarwal. The demand was raised in the International Relations and Tourism Committee of the House of Representatives at Singha Darbar amid fresh uneasiness over India and China using the Lipulekh route for trade and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra without Nepal’s consent. Nepali Congress MP Sandeep Rana said Nepal should not delay direct “table talks” with the two neighbours. “Lipulekh is our land and it is being used for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra,” Rana said. . CPN (UML) MP Bhumika Limbu Subba described India’s response to the script as “irresponsible”. Maoist Center MP Pramesh Kumar Hamal urged the government to take other political forces into confidence. Nepal’s Foreign Ministry had sent diplomatic notes to India and China after New Delhi announced the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. India said its position is “consistent and clear”.