The protest led by the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), Chitwan district chapter had started from Narayanghat and concluded at Chaubis Kothi in Bharatpur.Kalyan Joshi, chair of FNCCI Chitwan, blamed India for depriving all Nepalis of basic needs by imposing the blockade.
"It is shameful for India to disrespect Nepal's constitution promulgated after a seven-year wait," said Joshi, while appealing India for clearing the blockade immediately and pave way for easy transportation of essential raw materials and resources required in the country.
Subhash Pradhan, a local hotelier, clarified that their protest was against the Indian blockade, not against any other communities, who are currently agitating for justice. "We will continue the protest against India in the coming days as well," said Pradhan.
The participants appealed the government for resolve the blockade through diplomatic channels while warning political leaders against compromising with Indian interference. They particularly urged leaders to make Nepal economically independent to avoid such situations in the future.
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