What if a rule designed to protect a nation quietly turns into a burden for the very people it aims to serve? That’s the situation unfolding in Nepal right now. Just weeks into power, Prime Minister Balendra Shah is already facing rising protests, public frustration, and political heat. A long-ignored customs rule is suddenly being enforced strictly and it’s hitting everyday life hard. People who once relied on easy access to essentials are now dealing with delays, checks, and higher costs. Because when basic needs become difficult to access, it stops being just a policy decision It becomes a crisis that people experience every single day.
