Construction of Khadkabar-Ghiuyabari road only limited to election manifestos

Summary

The construction of the Khadkabar-Ghiuyabari road, a key inter-provincial link, remains unfulfilled despite being a frequent election promise, raising hopes among local voters in Banke and Salyan districts.

Key Points
  • The Khadkabar-Ghiuyabari road is a long-promised inter-provincial project connecting Salyan district and Kohalpur municipality in Banke district.
  • Political parties have repeatedly included the road's construction in their election manifestos since 2015 BS but have not delivered on the promise.
  • Candidates from various parties including CPN (UML), Nepali Congress, Nepali Communist Party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, and Pragatishil Lokatantrik Party have made the road construction a key campaign priority.
  • The road’s route covers diverse landscapes and holds significance for tourism and economic development in the region.
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