Representatives of the Nepal Heritage Society (NHS) Thursday submitted a protest letter at the Indian embassy addressed to Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee condemning the unilateral

construction of a dam in Utter Pradesh that will inundate Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, and adjoining areas. President of the NHS Ukesh Raj Bhuju, hotelier Karna Sakya and representatives of Buddhist associations delivered the protest letter personally to Indian Ambassador Deb Mukharji. Officials of the two countries are meeting in September to discuss the issue.

India stopped the dam construction July 10 after Nepali protests.