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Setopati: Normal life in Dang disrupted again due to general strike

2015-09-07

Lumbini, Dang, Tulsipur

Normal life in Dang has been disrupted again after various groups including the Tharuhat decided to enforce the general strike more strictly in the district. The protesters have now decided to enforce bandh throughout the day and night. Vehicles have not been able to operate due to the bandh in Dang. Although some vehicles were seen operating in Tulsipur-Ghorahi section of road in the morning the road remains empty now. Issuing a press statement the bandh enforcers have sought help from transport entrepreneurs, businessmen, operators of schools and colleges in making the bandh effective. They have also informed that educational institutes, transportation services, factories and industries would remain closed during the bandh. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Strike/Bandh
Primary Cause Contestation over Constitution and federal restructuring
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Various Indigenous Parties incl. Tharu
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people n/a
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Government and civil servants at central level
Actor 2 - Youth na
National/Online Media

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