Nepalgunj, August 23

Life was crippled in various parts of the country due to the ongoing indefinite general strike called by United Democratic Madhesi Front and Joint Tharuhat Struggle Committee and the first day of the two-day general strike called by Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities today.

The indefinite general strike called by UDMF and JTSC reached its ninth day today. The agitating forces came up with protest opposing the preliminary draft of the new constitution and the new federal structures with boundaries, which was unveiled by the major forces in the CA.

The front staged peace rallies in Ramchowk, Mahabirchowk, Puranobazaar of Janakpurdham in Dhanusha today. People from different professions, entrepreneurs, civil society, youth clubs and other social organisations joined the agitation today.

The Madhesi Front took out a motorcycle rally from Piradi of Janakpurdham and it turned into a corner meet. Life in Siraha, Sarlahi, Bara, Parsa, Mahottari and Nawalparasi among other districts, was significantly affected due to the closure today.

The two-day bandh called by the indigenous nationalities affected life in Tanahun, Gorkha, Lamjung, Syangja, Palpa and Kaski.

Schools, transportation, colleges, industries and market places of the districts were affected. Long and short route vehicles stayed off the road. A large number of bandh enforcers along with the security personnel were present at the main chowks and bazaars.