Indo-Nepal Border Closes March 2 for Nepal Polls, Movement Restricted

• The India-Nepal border will close from midnight March 2 to midnight March 5 due to Nepal's general elections on March 5.
• Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs issued an official communication for the closure to ensure free and fair elections.
• All border outposts along Banke district adjoining India will be closed during this period.
• Import and export of goods will be suspended, but essential medicines and critical commodities will be allowed.
• Restricted movement will be enforced, with thorough checking and verification for those crossing; Nepali voters and seriously ill patients may be allowed under supervision.