Nepal Unrest Disrupts Cross-Border Lives in Uttar Pradesh

The ongoing unrest in Nepal has severely impacted daily life in Uttar Pradesh's border districts. The turmoil has led to empty markets, disrupted communication, and hurt local businesses reliant on Nepali customers. Tensions rose amid intense protests, prompting fears of long-term economic repercussions on both sides of the border.

The unrest in Nepal has rippled across the border into Uttar Pradesh, emptying markets in districts like Bahraich's Rupaidiha, usually lively with Nepali shoppers. Local residents are concerned as canceled travel plans and severed communication strain family and economic ties.

Markets in Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, and Lakhimpur Kheri face a similar quiet, with tourism and medical travel plummeting amid protests in Nepalgunj and Dhangarhi. The unrest has forced travel operators to redirect tours away from Nepal as border closures sap business.

Demonstrators fueled by opposition to government corruption and social media bans have intensified tensions. Though communication via WhatsApp and Facebook has been restored, fears linger over the prolonged impact on cross-border trade and livelihoods.

(With inputs from agencies.)