Incident Reports

General strike continues to cripple life in Terai region

2017-06-15

General strike imposed by Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJPN) continues to affect life in Terai regions for the third consecutive day. Transportation, educational institutions, banks, industries and markets have remained closed for the third consecutive day. RJPN cadres have taken the street in Nepalgunj from early morning. The number of demonstrators has increased today in comparison with the first two days of general strike. The high temperature was responsible for the relatively low number of demonstrators seen on the first and second days of general strike. With the temperature reaching a relatively lower point, more demonstrators were seen on the street today. Demonstrators have burnt vehicle tires on the road. RJPN has enforced general strike from June 13. As per its announced strike schedule, it will last until June 16. Talks among RJPN, the ruling parties and opposition party are going on amidst general strike.
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Collective / Interpersonal Collective
Primary Form Strike/Bandh
Primary Cause Election-related incident
Actor 1 - Number of people 100
Actor 1 - Affiliations Madhes-based Parties
Actor 1 - Youth unknown
Actor 2 - Number of people NA
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Government and civil servants at central level
Actor 2 - Youth na
National/Online Media , Local Newspaper - Banke

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