KATHMANDU: President of the Nepali Congress Gagan Kumar Thapa has said the party will raise in Parliament the problems faced by citizens living along the Nepal–India border due to stricter customs enforcement.
Thapa said tighter customs checks have disrupted daily life for border residents and stressed that the issue will be brought to the government’s attention through parliamentary and other channels.
He expressed concern over the behavior of security personnel at customs points, saying such actions have affected the dignity of local residents.
“While enforcing customs rules, practical aspects must also be considered,” he said, urging the government not to create unnecessary hardships for citizens in the name of regulation.
Thapa also recalled that although stricter customs provisions, including taxes on goods above Rs 100, were pushed earlier, his party had pressured the government to roll back such measures due to their impracticality.
He said the government must listen to public concerns and grievances, adding that treating border residents like offenders is unjustified.
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