Nepali Congress Candidate Pledges to Clean Kathmandu's Rivers and Sewer Systems

Kathmandu. Krishna Sabuj Baniya, the Nepali Congress Kathmandu District President and candidate for Kathmandu Constituency Number 6, has pledged to make Kathmandu's rivers and sewer systems free of pollution if elected. Addressing an election rally on Tuesday, Baniya promised to make Kathmandu pollution-free and sewer-free.

He mentioned that environmental improvement for the entirety of Kathmandu is his primary agenda. He claimed that he would take the initiative to manage the sewage flowing into the rivers and control pollution by coordinating with representatives from any political party elected from various areas of Kathmandu.

Baniya also noted that he gives equal importance to the preservation of cultural heritage, stating that proper management and promotion of heritage sites existing since ancient times will be undertaken. He emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to preserve the historical and cultural identity of the Kathmandu Valley.

He mentioned that education sector reform is another major priority, committing to introduce special programs to enhance the quality of community schools.