Over 4,000 Upper Dolpa voters likely to miss March 5 HoR election
Summary
Over 4,000 voters from Upper Dolpa are expected to miss the March 5 House of Representatives election due to seasonal migration and snowfall blocking access to their villages.
Key Points
- 4,366 voters from Upper Dolpa are likely to miss the March 5 House of Representatives election.
- Upper Dolpa residents migrate seasonally from mid-November for about six months due to heavy snowfall and extreme cold.
- No voters currently live in highland settlements and access to these areas has been closed from October to December.
- State authorities are urged to make alternative arrangements to ensure the voting rights of Upper Dolpa residents.
