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Lucknow, Read: National President of Nepali Janata Dal, Nepal’s main political party, Hari Charan Shah, while praising the Uttar Pradesh government, said that the development work done in the districts bordering Nepal has further strengthened the relations between the two countries. Praising the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, he said that the UP government has played an important role in ensuring better environment and smooth movement in the border areas.

Shah, who reached Lucknow during his visit to India, said that the role of Uttar Pradesh is very important in India-Nepal relations. The ‘Roti-Beti’ relationship has been prevalent in the border districts for decades, which is a strong basis of social and cultural bonding. He said that people of Nepali origin have got employment opportunities in many districts of Uttar Pradesh including Gorakhpur. This has not only strengthened their livelihood, but also increased economic cooperation between the two countries.

Shah said that Nepal has a long border with Uttar Pradesh and the development of roads, connectivity and infrastructure in these areas has directly benefited both the countries. Development works in the border areas have also boosted tourism, thereby strengthening the local economy. He also said that religious relations between Uttar Pradesh and Nepal are also deep. Mother Sita’s maternal home is in Janakpur (Nepal), while her in-laws’ house is located in Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh). These cultural and religious ties naturally connect the two regions. Shah expressed hope that cooperation between India and Nepal will become stronger in the coming times and the development of border areas will prove beneficial for both the countries.

‘Roti-Beti’ relationship becomes a strong foundation

The age-old ‘Roti-Beti’ relationship between the border districts of Nepal and Uttar Pradesh is an example of social harmony. Employment, trade and cultural engagement have further strengthened this relationship, due to which mutual trust and cooperation between the people of the two countries is continuously increasing.