Upper Dolpa faces challenge of bringing back voters for polls
Summary
Election authorities in Upper Dolpa are gathering details of seasonal migrant voters to ensure their participation in the March 5 polls, amid difficulties posed by harsh winter and remote location.
Key Points
- Election authorities in Dolpa are collecting details of voters from Upper Dolpa who migrate during winter to ensure their participation in the March 5 elections.
- Local representatives have requested postponement of the polling date due to concerns that many seasonal migrant voters could miss voting.
- Upper Dolpa is not connected to the national road network, and harsh winter conditions severely restrict movement, complicating election arrangements.
- Security officials consider helicopter transport the only feasible option to conduct elections at polling centres during winter in Upper Dolpa.
