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India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
India-Nepal border to shut briefly on July 24 and 28 for Uttarakhand panchayat polls
In view of the upcoming Uttarakhand panchayat elections, the Nepal-India border points in Baitadi and Darchula districts will be temporarily closed on July 24 and July 28, officials in Nepal confirmed on move comes as Uttarakhand conducts its local body elections in two phases, with voting scheduled for July 24 and 28. To maintain peace and prevent any cross-border disturbances, border checkpoints in Nepal's far-western districts adjoining India will not allow regular crossings on these to Baitadi Chief District Officer Punya Bikram Poudel, the border restrictions are being enforced to "ensure security and maintain law and order during the election period in the Indian border region." While the closure officially applies to July 24 and 28, two of the key checkpoints will shut down for longer periods:Pulghat checkpoint in Darchula will be closed from the evening of July 21 till the morning of July checkpoint in Baitadi will remain shut from the evening of July 25 until the morning of July extended closures are meant to cover the periods immediately before the polling days, often considered sensitive from a security it's not a complete lockdown. In case of emergencies, the checkpoints may be opened temporarily through mutual agreement between the authorities of both countries, officials said. This applies to situations involving medical emergencies or critical travel border between Nepal and India is open under normal conditions, with people on both sides crossing frequently for trade, family visits, education, and healthcare. However, during elections or security-sensitive periods, temporary restrictions are often placed to prevent illegal activities, smuggling, or movement of on both sides have coordinated in advance to implement the temporary closures and ensure the smooth conduct of the elections across the border in Uttarakhand, which shares several rural access points with Nepal's western panchayat polls are expected to witness active participation from local voters in Uttarakhand's hilly regions, prompting the Indian side to enhance vigilance and request cooperation from Nepalese and locals who regularly use the Pulghat and Jhulaghat checkpoints are advised to plan accordingly and avoid unnecessary travel during the closure such temporary closures are not uncommon during Indian state elections, especially in districts that share open borders with Nepal.- Ends
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Nepal-India border points to be closed on Jul 24 and 28 for Uttarakhand panchayat polls
The Nepal-India border crossings in Baitadi and Darchula districts will be temporarily closed on July 24 and July 28 in view of the upcoming panchayat elections in Uttarakhand, officials here said on Wednesday. The panchayat elections in Uttarakhand are scheduled to be held in two phases on July 24 and July 28. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Healthcare Digital Marketing Finance MCA Data Science Project Management Operations Management Management others CXO Technology Design Thinking Product Management healthcare PGDM Leadership MBA Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Others Degree Data Analytics Public Policy Data Science Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details The decision to shut the border crossings in Baitadi and Darchula on July 24 and July 28 has been taken due to the upcoming panchayat elections in the neighbouring Indian state, Baitadi Chief District Officer Punya Bikram Poudel said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Compare Spreads: Bitcoin vs Ethereum CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo The decision has been made to ensure security and maintain law and order during the election period in the Indian border region, officials said. Though the border crossings will remain closed on only two days, the Pulghat checkpoint in Darchula district will be shut down from the evening of July 21 till the morning of July 24, and the Jhulaghat checkpoint in Baitadi will be closed from the evening of July 25 till the morning of July 28, Poudel said. Live Events In case of emergencies, the checkpoints could be opened temporarily through mutual agreement between the authorities of both countries, he said.
