Nepal Airlines found itself in a controversy after posting a map on social media. The map incorrectly showed Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as part of Pakistan. The error quickly went viral, prompting backlash from Indian users.
The Dispute Begins
The controversy started when the airline shared a route map showing Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under Pakistan’s control. The post spread rapidly across social media platforms. Indian users expressed their anger, demanding a diplomatic protest from the Indian government.
Khesari Lal Raises Concerns
Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav also voiced his concern. On social media, he questioned who had influenced Nepal Airlines to alter the map. He criticized the move, calling it deliberate provocation.
In another post, Khesari said, “Deleting the post won’t solve the issue. You must apologize or explain your intentions.”
माय डियर नेपाल एयरलाइंस,
पोस्ट डिलीट करके भाग जाने से काम नहीं चलेगा। जबाब देना पड़ेगा। माफ़ी माँगिए या फिर मंशा बताइए की क्यू ऐसा किए ?
इतना शांत और अच्छा पड़ोसी आख़िर किस मजबूरी में ऐसा गलती करने लगा ? https://t.co/cvuPaZoylF
— Khesari Lal Yadav (खेसारी) (@khesariLY) April 29, 2026
Nepal Airlines Apologizes
As the protest intensified, Nepal Airlines removed the post. They issued an apology, admitting the mistake in the network map.
We sincerely apologize for error in the network map recently shared on our social media channels. The map contained significant cartographic inaccuracies regarding international boundaries that do not reflect the official stance of Nepal or Nepal Airlines. pic.twitter.com/E5MZSS8CjQ
— Nepal Airlines🇳🇵 (@NepalAirlinesRA) April 30, 2026
The airline stated the error was due to incorrect border representation in the map. They assured that internal investigations would be conducted to prevent such incidents in the future.
