Summary:
The Madhesi parties are protesting conduct of second phase of local body elections on June 28, demanding constitutional amendment. Even three-wheelers, horse carts, cycle rikshaws and oil tankers were not allowed to enter Birgunj town from Raxaul, a border town of Bihar. Several Nepal-bound trucks remained stranded at Raxaul.Sources said police have detained more than 40 protesters in various Nepal districts. “We have launched a fresh protest opposing the local body elections in Terai region and in southern parts of Nepal,” Mahato added.The party has asked the protesters to intensify the agitation by holding peaceful rallies and mass meetings in all districts. Road communication between Raxaul and Birgunj was completely snapped..