Bhote community members in Bajura likely to miss HoR polls
Summary
Bhote community members in Bajura are likely to miss the upcoming House of Representatives election due to seasonal migration to lower regions during winter, making it difficult to return in time for voting.
Key Points
- A large number of Bhote indigenous voters in Bajura are expected to miss the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 due to seasonal migration.
- More than 700 Bhote voters out of over 2,700 registered are estimated to relocate to lower regions during winter, making voting difficult.
- The Bhote community migrates with their livestock to lower parts of Bajura and neighbouring districts such as Achham, Doti and Bajhang from Mangsir to Chaitra.
- Authorities acknowledge the issue and urge eligible voters, including seasonal migrants, to participate; 77 polling stations have been set up in Bajura with 87,861 total registered voters.
