Newly Elected Lawmaker Hark Sampang Pledges Manual Construction of Suspension Bridge in Remote Darcula

Kathmandu. Newly elected lawmaker and Chairman of the Labor Culture Party, Hark Sampang, has announced the construction of a suspension bridge to replace a zip line in Darcula. In a video message released on social media, he called upon laborers nationwide to prepare for construction work in this difficult geographical area.

Sampang stated that he has already dispatched an advance team to the bridge construction site to gather technical information and understand the geographical conditions. He clarified that he himself will visit the construction site after the team returns with a full report on the situation in the remote location, which is inaccessible by road.

He explained in the video that due to the lack of motorable roads, it is impossible to transport heavy machinery like bulldozers, crushers, and other equipment to the site. Furthermore, since there is no electricity available, drilling machines cannot be used, and carrying generators would also be difficult. Therefore, he made it clear that volunteers must perform all tasks by hand, from breaking stones and gravel using hammers, sledges, shovels, pickaxes, and crowbars to digging the path. He advised arranging protective measures, such as using old tires or other materials to shield workers from flying debris while crushing gravel.

Sampang estimates that completing the suspension bridge construction will take 15 to 20 days. He mentioned that volunteers will need to work in a relay system, requiring a large workforce. Since food and lodging arrangements will not be easily available in the remote area, he suggested that volunteers should carry their own dry rations, such as maize, flattened rice (chiura), and instant noodles.

Sampang noted that the most challenging task in building the suspension bridge will be pulling the heavy main cable. Stating that transporting the cable by helicopter is not feasible, he explained that the situation requires 35 to 40 people to carry the cable on their shoulders up steep cliffs, similar to how cables were transported for bridges built from Chatara towards Khotang and Bhojpur in the past.

He is also seeking financial support to make this grand campaign a success. He urged potential donors to contribute any amount starting from a minimum of 10 rupees, according to their capacity.