Patna, April 21 -- In March this year, Shah assumed office with a decisive mandate. On April 15, his government introduced a new customs duty regime, imposing tariffs ranging from 5% to 80% on goods imported from India exceeding a‚¹100 in value. The move has sparked unease across the historically fluid Indo-Nepal border.
India and Nepal share an open border of approximately 1,751 km, passing through states including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. For decades, communities on both sides - especially in Bihar's border districts - have maintained deep economic and cultural ties, often described as the "Roti-Beti" relationship, symbolizing shared livelihoods and kinship.
However, recent developments suggest a shi...