Opposition Leader Criticizes Relief Distribution Bias
Summary
Opposition leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has accused the government of favoring an organization linked to Home Minister Sudhan Gurung in distributing relief for BhoteKoshi-Trishuli flood victims. He also said relief has not reached the hardest-hit areas in Rasuwa and called for local bodies, district administration and international rescue teams to take part in the response.
Key Points
- Bhishma Raj Angdembe objected to relief materials being prioritized for an organization close to Home Minister Sudhan Gurung.
- He said relief has failed to reach Rasuwa even as supplies are reportedly piled up in Bidur, Nuwakot.
- Angdembe urged that relief be distributed through local bodies, district administration and recognized state organizations.
- He also called for immediate measures such as zip lines and the entry of international rescue teams for flood-hit areas.
