Nepal crisis due to blockade of Indian products at the southern border

Below is an expert write up by a senior citizen and intellectual from Nepal Mr Tara Nath Ghimire. Nepal at the moment is facing a lot of problems due to the heavy shortage create by non availability of necessary items. These goods normally go into Nepal from India. Unfortunately Nepal blames India for the blockade that has been going on for more than two months now. China at present is active in supplying these necessary items to Nepal. In the process India could be a big looser in export of goods to Nepal.

Aggravating humanitarian crisis due to disruption of the transit on the southern border. Take all necessary measures to end the humanitarian crisis that Nepal and its people are facing.The very obvious obstruction on fuel and other goods at border points has already pushed the country to the brink of a massive humanitarian crisis. Short supply of fuel has directly affected day-to-day life of people and has infringed upon their education, health, mobility, food, social and economic rights among others. The situation is worsening by the day. Express strong concern at the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on human rights, development, international relations, trade, investment and cooperation.

By Tara Nath Ghimire
Kathmandu, Nepal