Strict Customs Enforcement at Nepal-India Border Disrupts Daily Life for Locals

Janakpurdham. With the arrival of Baisakh, the season for weddings, bratabandha, and other auspicious ceremonies has begun. Locals living near the Nepal-India border travel to Indian markets daily to purchase everything from salt to gold. The people of Madhesh have relied on Indian markets for generations. However, the government's recent enforcement of customs duties on goods exceeding 100 rupees has caused significant hardship. This policy has disrupted the daily lives of ordinary citizens, including housewives, daily wage earners, and low-income families. Sunita Mahato from Gaushala Municipality-Kantibazar says, 'No one enjoys crossing the border in harsh weather for fun. But there...