Congress Chief Whip Basana Thapa Criticizes Government's Flood Response in Rasuwa

Summary

Congress Chief Whip Basana Thapa has accused the government of mishandling flood rescue and relief efforts in Rasuwa, saying people trapped inside hydropower tunnels have still not been reached. She also called for faster coordination, acceptance of foreign aid, and immediate restoration of electricity in the affected areas.

Key Points
  • Basana Thapa said the government failed to manage rescue and relief operations properly after the floods in Rasuwa.
  • She claimed rescue teams have not yet reached people trapped inside hydropower tunnels, including the Trishuli-3A project area.
  • Thapa accused the government of spreading false information about rescue completion and of delaying timely foreign assistance.
  • She demanded better coordination with local and provincial governments and immediate restoration of electricity in the affected areas.
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