<h1>Indigenous Communities Demand Preservation of Mt Kanchenjunga's Sacred Status, Challenging Mountaineering Expedition Plans</h1> An indigenous committee appealed to Nepal to halt a planned mountaineering expedition on Mt Kanchenjunga, citing the mountain's deep spiritual significance to local communities. The organization argued that the mountain is a sacred deity, not merely a geographical landmark, and referenced a previous government notification banning mountaineering activities. They requested both governments to respect the cultural and religious sentiments of the indigenous population and preserve the mountain's spiritual sanctity.