The students organizations have enforced the strike to press for their demands that also operation of direct bus services from Jajarkot to Nepalgunj and Surkhet. [break]
They have also demanded strict implementation of the provision for concessions to the students on fares in public vehicles.
A dozen civil society organizations including the district chapters of Bar Association and Federation of Nepali Journalists have expressed their solidarity to the banda.
Normal life has been hit hard due to the strike, restricting mobility of people and goods to and from the district.
So far, the local administration and concerned stakeholders have not taken any initiative to end the strike
Related story
Jajarkot section of Mid-Hills Highway in sorry state
