No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition
Summary
Residents of Ward No. 5 in Bajura's Triveni Municipality demand road connectivity as a precondition for voting in the March 5 election, frustrated by unfulfilled past promises.
Key Points
- Residents of Ward No. 5, Kimni in Bajura, will only vote for candidates promising road connectivity.
- The area has never had a motorable road despite previous political promises and elections.
- Lack of roads severely impacts daily life, economic opportunities, education, health services, and access to government offices.
- Incomplete road projects from previous years increase residents' demand for concrete commitments and action this election.