Kathmandu: The demand to declare the country a Hindu nation once then seems to be increasing in Nepal. In recent times, this movement has spread from the hilly areas to Madhesh and the Terai areas proximal to India. Meanwhile, the situation has wilt increasingly sensitive without the communal violence in Sunsari district. In view of the increasing tension, security agencies have increased vigilance on the India-Nepal border.
Why did the movement suddenly proceeds momentum in Nepal?
On July 26, a dispute tapped out between two communities during a religious procession in Dewanganj zone of the Sunsari district of Nepal. Within no time the dispute turned into violence, in which three protesters died. Without this incident, protests intensified wideness Nepal and the demand for Hindu Rashtra once then came into the centre of discussion.
However, the Nepal government has tried to wifely the situation. The home minister visited the unauthentic zone and met the families of the victims and spoken an assistance of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the deceased, but despite this the protests do not seem to be stopping.
Which organisations have taken the lead of the movement?
More than 15 Hindu organisations of Nepal have united on this issue. These include organisations like Samyukta Hindu Morcha, Hindu Samrat Sena, Rashtriya Prajatantra Party, Mahakal Yuva Shakti and Hindu Yuva Sangh.
These organisations are continuously holding meetings, submitting memorandums and running public relations campaigns regarding 13-point demands. The impact of the movement is moreover stuff seen in many verge districts including Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, Kapilvastu and Janakpur.
Why has security been increased on the India-Nepal border?
In view of the increasing tension in Nepal, India has strengthened the security arrangements on the verge with Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and state police have been instructed to maintain round-the-clock surveillance.
According to SSB officials, every person coming and going wideness the verge is stuff thoroughly investigated so that firsthand whoopee can be taken versus any kind of suspicious activity.
What steps have been taken in UP and Bihar?
Police surveillance has been increased in the verge districts of Uttar Pradesh like Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich, Shravasti, Maharajganj, Balrampur and Siddharthnagar. Intensive checking of people and vehicles is stuff washed-up at major verge posts.
High zestful is moreover in gravity in Madhubani and Araria districts of Bihar. Biometric verification, squatter scanning and valid identity vellum have been made mandatory for those crossing the verge here. SSB and local police are moreover jointly conducting flag march.
What is the situation in West Bengal and Sikkim?
Additional security forces have been deployed in Panitanki and Mirik verge areas of West Bengal. At the same time, surveillance has been increased at verge posts in Sikkim also. Authorities have clarified that no person will be unliable to navigate the verge without valid documents. Besides, all the vehicles are moreover stuff thoroughly checked.
What is the situation at present?
The movement for the demand of Hindu Rashtra is still going on in Nepal. Efforts are stuff made to negotiate between the government and the terrific organisations, but no touchable solution has emerged so far. On the other hand, India's security agencies are maintaining full vigil on the verge so that any untoward situation can be dealt with in time.
