Government Structures Remain Unrepaired One Year After Gen Z Protest
Summary
One year after the Gen Z movement in Karnali, damaged government buildings, including the Province Assembly and ministers’ residences, remain unrepaired despite a reconstruction budget. The unrest also caused widespread losses to homes, party offices, schools, vehicles and businesses, with officials blaming procurement delays for the stalled work.
Key Points
- Reconstruction of government structures damaged during the Gen Z movement in Karnali Province remains unfinished one year later despite a Rs 41 million allocation.
- The Karnali Province Assembly and several ministries, residences, and offices were badly damaged, with the Province Assembly alone suffering losses of over Rs 39.4 million.
- Procurement law changes and delays in the e-bidding system have stalled the reconstruction tender process.
- The movement caused widespread arson and vandalism across Surkhet and other districts, damaging private homes, party offices, schools, vehicles, and public facilities.
