Overview
- The India–Nepal frontier in the Banke district stretch will shut from 12:00 am on March 2–3 until 12:00 am on March 5 for Nepal’s March 5 general election.
- Operations at the Rupaidiha Integrated Check Post will pause for imports and exports, with essential medicines and critical supplies allowed to move.
- Sashastra Seema Bal has received orders to maintain restricted movement and heightened vigilance, with crossings allowed only after identity verification.
- Limited exemptions may apply for Nepali voters residing in India, seriously ill patients, and consignments of essential goods under security supervision.
- Officials have urged people on both sides to avoid border crossings unless necessary, as Nepal holds its first national vote since last year’s youth-led protests and government resignation.