Youth Absent in Rural Election Campaigning as Employment Drives Migration in Surkhet
Summary
In Surkhet's rural areas, youth are largely absent from election campaigns due to migration driven by employment opportunities abroad, primarily to India.
Key Points
- Youth in Surkhet's rural villages are largely absent during election campaigns due to migration for employment.
- Most young people come back only during farming seasons and festivals; otherwise, they seek work abroad, mainly in India.
- Election campaigning continues intensively, but voters are predominantly women and the elderly in these villages.
- Even with self-employment programs, youth prefer to migrate to other countries for better work opportunities.
