Protecting citizens is government's first priority: RSP President Lamichhane
Summary
RSP President Rabi Lamichhane said immediate and long-term plans are being prepared to protect Chitwan’s town area from erosion by the Narayani River. He said safeguarding lives, markets and property is the top priority, even as technical studies continue on possible long-term relocation.
Key Points
- RSP President Rabi Lamichhane said protecting citizens, markets, historical sites and business property from Narayani River erosion is the immediate priority.
- He said relevant agencies were informed quickly and a study team has already been deployed to assess the damage and plan solutions.
- Lamichhane stressed that both short-term measures and long-term options, including possible relocation, should be decided jointly with stakeholders.
- He said resources should be allocated based on damage and need across flood- and landslide-hit areas, not just because Chitwan is his constituency.
