Nepal Closes India Border in Panchthar District for Upcoming Elections
Summary
Panchthar District has closed its border with India from Falgun 18 to Falgun 21 to ensure a secure and fair House of Representatives election on Falgun 21. Movement including vehicles is banned except emergency ambulances.
Key Points
- Panchthar District Administration has closed the Nepal-India border for election period from Falgun 18 to Falgun 21.
- The border closure aims to facilitate a clean, free, fair, fearless, and secure House of Representatives election on Falgun 21.
- Panchthar shares approximately 44 km of border with India's Sikkim and West Bengal states but lacks formal border crossings.
- Emergency ambulance movement is allowed during the border closure with proper certification from security officials.
