{"id":15632,"date":"2026-04-23T08:42:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T02:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=15632"},"modified":"2026-04-23T08:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T02:57:11","slug":"protest-in-kathmandu-against-tax-on-goods-above-100-rupees-at-nepal-india-border-stop-border-exploitation-slogans-raised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=15632","title":{"rendered":"Protest in Kathmandu Against Tax on Goods Above 100 Rupees at Nepal-India Border; ‘Stop Border Exploitation’ Slogans Raised<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

KATHMANDU \u2014 A protest has been held in Kathmandu against the government’s policy of imposing a tax on goods valued above 100 rupees at the Nepal-India border. Youths affiliated with Madhes-based parties, led by ‘Youth for Truth,’ demonstrated at Maitighar Mandala this afternoon.<\/p>\n

During the protest, they demanded the immediate abolition of the customs tax and restoration of the previous situation. The demonstrators displayed placards with slogans such as: “Don’t need tax hikes, can’t bear inflation, exploitation won’t be tolerated now,” “Abolish it, abolish it,” “Abolish customs tax,” “Stop border looting,” “Remove taxes, save the country,” “Reduce inflation, provide relief,” “Stop border exploitation,” and “Went to visit my maternal home across the border, returning made my pocket empty at the border.”<\/p>\n

The protesting youths drew the government’s attention, stating that the provision imposing high taxes even on small-value goods imported from India has made the daily lives of citizens in border areas difficult. They have also warned of announcing further protest programs in the coming days if their demands are not met. The government has not yet issued any formal response on the matter.<\/p>\n

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