Normal life in the eastern region has been affected due to Bandh jointly called by Mohan Baidhya led CPN-Maoist, Janajati, and Madhesi parties dissenting the demarcation of the state border by the four major parties. In Sunsari, Saptari, and Siraha large number of protesters can be seen on the road and the bandh enforcers have blocked the east-west highway. In Lahan protesters spent last night on the highway itself. Marketplaces, educational institutions, and transportation services in the eastern region remain shut due to the bandh. Although government offices are open service seekers cannot be seen in the offices. In Lahan, Itahari, Dharan, and Biratnagar market areas are silent. Due to the ban on big vehicles, the number of motorcycles on the road has tripled.