Opinion | Contesting elections in Humla
Summary
Contesting elections in the remote and challenging terrain of Humla presents logistical, financial, and political hurdles, including voter intimidation and lack of infrastructure. Candidates struggle with high costs and limited support in reaching scattered populations.
Key Points
- Campaigning in Humla involves extreme logistical and financial challenges due to difficult terrain and scattered villages.
- Voter intimidation and lack of safe, private voting environments hamper democratic participation in Humla.
- High travel and fuel costs significantly increase the expenses of political campaigns in remote districts like Humla.
- The proportional representation system aims to include marginalized communities who lack socio-economic capital to compete in elections.
