Border Area Voters in Banke Demand Infrastructure Development and Improved Security Ahead of Elections

Banke. Voters in the border areas of House of Representatives Constituency No. 2 have stated that although they have received assurances in every past election, those promises have not been fulfilled, and they are now demanding infrastructure development and strengthened peace and security.

Voters in the border areas of Hirminia, Holia, Piprahawa, and Jamunaha have begun saying they will only vote for candidates who fulfill their promises regarding infrastructure development, not just those who give assurances.

Kailash Yadav of Piprahawa, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-15, demanded that roads be constructed on Nepali territory as well, as India has constructed embankments/roads in the border area causing Nepali land to be submerged. Reiterating that this is the demand of everyone in Piprahawa, he mentioned that they have been requesting a strengthened security system to prevent theft and robbery.

The territory of all three constituencies in Banke is connected to India. Sixty-five kilometers of the area is connected to the Nepal-India border. Residents of this area, which borders Bahraich district of India, have demanded road development, drinking water, and a solution to the inundation problem from the candidates visiting their doorsteps in the current election.

In Banke Constituency No. 2, voters have prioritized infrastructure development and security when interacting with the 20 candidates, including Istiak Rai from CPN (UML), Sudhanshu Koirala from the Nepali Congress, Rishiraj Devkota from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Bibek Shrestha from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and Dipendra Bista from the Communist Party of Nepal.