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Balen Shah Faces Protests Over Customs Regulations and Skips Parliamentary Deliberations

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Prime Minister Balen Shah, also known as Balendra Shah, is facing protests from Indian traders along the Nepal border due to strict customs regulations on goods imported from India. Concurrently, the opposition is criticizing the Prime Minister for repeatedly skipping parliamentary deliberations. Shah previously gained prominence as the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City for his anti-corruption agenda and efforts to improve urban conditions.

  • Indian traders operating in Raxaul, Rupadiya, and Sunauli are demanding Shah's resignation after their businesses were significantly impacted by new customs regulations on goods exceeding NRs 100 imported from India.
  • Critics accuse Prime Minister Balen Shah of arrogance, stubbornness, and autocratic tendencies, similar to the former monarchy.
  • As mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balen Shah was known for his focus on urban cleanliness, demolishing illegal structures, and relocating street vendors.
  • Shah's rise to national leadership was built on his success in improving the conditions of the Kathmandu Valley during his mayoral tenure.

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