MP Thebe Raises Concerns Over Slow Pace of Pathibhara Cable Car and Road Projects

Kathmandu. CPN (UML) MP Khitij Thebe has drawn the government's serious attention to the slow pace of the under-construction cable car project and road infrastructure at Pathibhara (Mukumlung) in Taplejung.

Speaking in the House of Representatives meeting on Tuesday, MP Thebe demanded the government's official stance on the Pathibhara cable car project, which is linked to national pride and local development. He mentioned that the people of Taplejung are in great confusion due to verbal information circulating that the cable car construction work has been halted. MP Thebe stated that while the project is facing opposition on one hand, it is essential for development, tourism, and employment on the other, and demanded a concrete plan from the government to balance the religious and cultural beliefs of the local community with development. He urged the government to proceed with a clear official decision rather than relying on rumors and to create an environment of trust among all parties. He said, 'Will this project be built or stopped? What is the government's official stance? The people of Taplejung are waiting for clear information. When coming from Taplejung to Kathmandu, the road section was in such a condition that vehicles could not run. Finally, the journey was possible only after the dozer cleared the path. What a tragedy that the track could not be opened even after extending the deadline three times?' MP Thebe also strongly objected to the extreme delay in the construction of the road section from Lumbini Pul to Dobhan Bazaar in Taplejung. He argued that it is shameful that the track of the road has not even been opened even after three years have passed since the contract was awarded in 2077 BS, the deadline expired in 2080 BS, and it was extended again. MP Thebe drew the government's attention to immediately advance the work on the road section that has been in a neglected state for a long time and to completely end the delays seen in infrastructure construction.