MP Sita Thapaliya Expresses Concern Over Dhading Road Closure and Gas Shortage

Summary

MP Sita Thapaliya has urged the government to act immediately after the flood washed away a bridge in Dhading, cutting off road access for 15 days and disrupting food, medicine and fuel supplies. She also raised concern over the severe gas shortage and long queues in the market.

Key Points
  • MP Sita Thapaliya criticized the government for failing to take concrete steps after the Furke Khola concrete bridge was washed away by floods in Dhading.
  • She said the district’s road link to the capital has remained cut off for 15 days, causing major disruption to food, medicine and fuel supplies.
  • Thapaliya demanded immediate construction of a bailey bridge and broader disaster-management action.
  • She also flagged severe gas shortages in the market and questioned the Industry Minister’s response.
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