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Forced to live across the border

Mar 13, 2025 2 mins read
Forced to live across the border

Phuentsholing, the commercial capital of the country, is grappling with a housing crisis. People living in the border town are struggling with soaring rents and an acute shortage of affordable housing. Consequently, many low income families, particularly those working in the private sector, are forced to seek cheaper accommodation across the border in Jaigaon, India.

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