The press conference of Indian Ambassador Ranjit Rae scheduled for this evening has been postponed.

Issuing a press note on Friday, the Embassy mentioned its press conference called at 5 pm has been put off. India has been causing obstruction in the smooth movement of Nepal-bound freight and cargo at border points citing unrest in Tarai regions of Nepal over new constitution.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had summoned Ambassador Rae to furnish India’s position on the ‘undeclared’ blockade. Following which, the Indian Embassy had decided to hold a press conference today.

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Obstruction to Nepal-bound cargo from Nepali side: Indian Embassy