Kathmandu, February 16
Lawmakers from the federal legislature as well as Province 3 assembly have demanded that the permanent capital of the state be shifted from Hetaunda.
They say that the caretaker government named Hetauda as the provisional capital to win over people’s sentiments province, without evaluating its geographical position.
Speaking at a programme in Kathmandu, lawmaker Gokul Baskotalawmaker from Kavrepalanchowk said Hetaunda was not a suitable location for the capital of Province 3 in view of its geography. He was of the view that Kavre was the best option for setting up the province headquarters.
Parbat Gurung of Dolakha argued that Hetaunda could not be the appropriate location for the capital as it is far from districts such as Rasuwa and Sindhuli.
State Assembly member from Bhaktapur-2, Sashijung Thapa accused the previous government of declaring Hetaunda as the temporary provincial capital under the influence of some ministers. Either Bhaktapur or Banepa is best-suited for the purpose, according to him.
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