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.
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