Kankai bridge construction project, priority for Jhapa-4 voters
Summary
The 14-year-long construction of the Kankai River bridge in Jhapa remains incomplete, prompting voters in Jhapa-4 to prioritize its completion in the upcoming election.
Key Points
- Construction of the Kankai River bridge connecting Jhapa Rural Municipality-2 and Gaurigunj Rural Municipality-1 remains incomplete after 14 years.
- Only 56 percent of the bridge construction has been completed, with the contract terminated by the Department of Roads due to delays.
- Voters in Jhapa-4, totaling 130,712, are demanding that election candidates prioritize the bridge's completion.
- Multiple political parties, including Nepali Congress and CPN (UML), are contesting the election, with voters seeking concrete commitments on the infrastructure project.
