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Most retail garments shops in commercial hubs such as Khetan Market, Hathuwa Market, Patna Market and others were closed on Thursday and readymade garments stores also joined the protest on Friday against a recent hike in value added tax (VAT) and entry tax on garments and several food items.
The owners protested against inclusion of saris and textile fabrics under VAT, and entry tax on procurement of garments from other states.
