Madhesh Province Chief Minister Expresses Frustration Over Lack of Police Administration

Janakpur. Madhesh Province Chief Minister Krishna Yadav has expressed dissatisfaction, stating that the provincial government is operating without a police administration. He mentioned that there is no government anywhere in the world without a police administration, and that only provincial governments in Nepal are facing such a plight.

Addressing a program in Janakpur, Chief Minister Yadav complained that the rights envisioned by the constitution have not been granted to the province even after more than eight years have passed. He recalled the statement made by Balendra Sah, a senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, at Tirahutiya Gachhi in Janakpur, saying, 'Now, come only to visit Pashupati, not for rights,' and thanked Sah for offering to grant rights to the province without it having to ask.

Chief Minister Yadav stated that the physical infrastructure for the police in Madhesh Province is extremely dire. He pointed out that the police are currently forced to reside in dilapidated buildings damaged during the Maoist conflict, emphasizing the need for improvement.

He further stated that the responsibility to replace police vehicles, which were burned and destroyed in many places during the Janji movement, has also been added. He said that it is equally the responsibility of the federal government, not just the provincial government, to make the provincial police well-equipped. He informed that despite limited resources, the provincial government is supporting the police every year.

Chief Minister Yadav highly praised the role played by the security agencies in conducting the elections held on Falgun 21, 2082, in a fearless, impartial, and peaceful manner.