Rastriya Swatantra Party Pledges Comprehensive Development and Cultural Integration for Sudurpashchim Province

Dhangadhi. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has announced that it will make the comprehensive development and cultural integration of the Sudurpashchim Province its main political agenda. Addressing a program organized in Sudurpashchim on Wednesday, party leader Balen Shah stated that the RSP will now take on the historic responsibility of fulfilling the long-held aspirations of the long-neglected Sudurpashchim region.

He clarified that the party is moving forward with the goal of making this region not just 'Sudur' (far) but also 'Sunajik' (close) to Kathmandu.

Leader Shah mentioned that the RSP has made quality education and healthcare for impoverished and poor citizens a key agenda.

Stating that no Nepali citizen should be deprived of basic services due to a lack of money in their pockets, he strongly criticized the delays in development projects and political prejudice. Regarding road infrastructure, he claimed that the RSP aims to complete roads that have not been built for 20 years within a year and a half.

Stressing that there should be no partisan discrimination in development, he committed that the RSP will build common roads used by supporters of Congress, UML, Maoist, and the general public alike.

Emphasizing the promotion of Sudurpashchim's tourism and natural heritage, he stated that the importance of areas like Badimalika, Ramaroshan, and Khaptad must be introduced to the world.

He argued that instead of the old political slogan of 'making the country Switzerland,' the region's originality should be branded. Asking, 'The father of Switzerland, Badimalika, is here; the zenith, Ramaroshan, is here; so why should we make it Switzerland?' he stressed the need to connect Sudurpashchim culturally with Kathmandu.

It is his view that this region will truly connect with the national mainstream only when artists and songs from Sudurpashchim begin playing in the squares of Kathmandu.

Stating that they have come among the people not just to ask for votes but to work, he asked the public for a list of tasks. 'We have not come to ask for votes, but to ask for work; give us work,' said leader Shah. 'Even if you do not vote for us, the RSP will develop Sudurpashchim. Instead, give us a list of what tasks our candidates and party members need to accomplish, and we will show results by working.'