Candidates in Bardiya pledge distributing land titles to constructing helipads
Summary
Candidates in Bardiya are pledging to address longstanding development issues such as land title distribution, human-wildlife conflict, and infrastructure projects ahead of the March 5 election.
Key Points
- Bardiya's election candidates mainly focus on development issues like land title distribution, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, and infrastructure improvements.
- Major candidates include Sanjay Gautam (Nepali Congress), Shalikram Adhikari (UML), and Thakur Singh Tharu (RSP), all promising similar development agendas.
- Long-delayed projects like the Babai Irrigation Project and Bheri Diversion Project remain incomplete, impacting local agriculture and economy.
- Voters express skepticism due to repeated unfulfilled promises, especially on land rights, infrastructure, and wildlife protection.