Budhigandaki Project Committee Criticizes Government Inaction
Summary
The Budhigandaki Hydropower Project National Concern Committee has accused the government of ignoring the long-delayed project and failing to honor promises to residents awaiting compensation and resettlement. The committee warned of agitation if the project remains in uncertainty and the authority is not formed soon.
Key Points
- The Budhigandaki Hydropower Project National Concern Committee has criticized the government for its indifference toward the project.
- Residents of Gorkha and Dhading have been waiting for compensation and resettlement for a decade.
- The committee questioned why the project remains stalled despite ministers from the submerged area being in key posts.
- It warned of strong protests if the government continues to delay the project and ignore local demands.
