Madhesi Morcha take initiative in opening the Birgunj market

The supporters and cadres of agitating Madhesi parties have been staging a sit-in protest at the Miteri Pul, the bridge that adjoins Nepal and India since September 24.Goods are smoothly entering Nepal via Birgunj from India without any hindrance after the Raxaul-based Indian customs allowed carts ferrying them to cross the border. Cargo vehicles, however, have not entered Nepal. Numerous carts laden with different goods, including clothes, shoes, different hardware and plastic, crossed the border on Saturday night. Importers are clearing the customs on the Indian side at day time and bring in the goods to Nepal on carts at nights. When the carts cross the border and pass by the Miteri Pul, the UDMF cadres do not obstruct them. The number of protesters taking part in the sit-in at the no man’s land along the Nepal-India border has decreased of late. The border entry point witnessed a virtual standstill after the United Democratic Madhesi Front resorted to border obstruction following the promulgation of Constitution four months ago.