Cooperatives victims in election race as government agency struggles to deliver
Summary
In Nepal's upcoming election, two cooperatives victims from Kathmandu are contesting to represent the voices of hundreds affected by the cooperatives crisis amid government delays in resolving the issue.
Key Points
- A total of 3,406 candidates from 68 political parties and independents are contesting the March 5 election in Nepal.
- Two cooperatives victims, Kushlav KC and Dev Kumar Shrestha, are running for election to represent cooperatives victims' voices in parliament.
- The cooperatives sector, a key economic pillar under Nepal's constitution, has been paralyzed due to unresolved issues and government inaction.
- The National Cooperatives Regulatory Authority (NCRA), established to address sector problems, faces staff shortages and operational challenges, limiting its effectiveness.
