BHAKTAPUR: Nepali Congress (NC) senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the ongoing agitation in the Tarai (the southern lowland), further fueling the border blockade, would do no good to anyone.

Speaking at a greetings exchange programme organised by NC, Bhaktapur Chapter today, leader Deuba argued that no Madhesh and Madheshi would get victory by waging such an agitation that has troubled own people back home.

Urging the disgruntled Madhesi leaders, who are protesting the newly promulgated constitution, to seek outlet to their issue through talks, Deuba, claimed that the border blockade had caused the shortage of daily essential goods, including medicines.

“The agitation has also breached the rights to education of the children,” added former Prime Minister Deuba.

Meantime, stating that the trade embargo imposed by India on Nepal was no way legitimate, he also appealed to southern neighbor to ease off the supplies at the earliest.

Deuba opined that the border blockade had ignited the sense of patriotism, restraint and yearning for dignity among Nepalis.

He pointed out the need for the NC to move ahead forging unity, especially after the humiliating defeat in the recent election for President and Prime Minister.

NC central member Manmohan Bhattarai and NC Bhaktapur Chapter President Ganeshman Chakradhar among others spoke of the need for the NC to mediate for the resolution of the current crisis.