Art. 5 · Part 1
Territory of Nepal
नेपालको भूभाग
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Original Text
The territory of Nepal shall consist of the territory existing at the commencement of this Constitution. Boundary adjustments only by Parliament with two-thirds majority.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Nepal's borders are fixed at what existed when the Constitution took effect (Sept 20, 2015). Changing borders requires a 2/3 parliamentary vote — an extremely high bar.
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✅ Good Aspects
Constitutionally locks Nepal's borders — prevents unilateral territory changes.
⚠️ Concerns
Border disputes with India (Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura) remain unresolved.
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