2019-04-12
The residents of Khahare and Aarughat, who will be affected by the construction of the mega Budhigandaki Hydropower Project, on Friday staged demonstrations in Dhadingbesi, the district headquarters of Dhading, demanding compensation for their land and properties. They have demanded that the authorities fix the compensation for the Aarughat, Arkhet, Bishalnagar and Khahare bazaar areas. The 1,200MW national pride project is expected to affect more than 8,000 households in Dhading and Gorkha. (PR)
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Demonstration |
Primary Cause | Access/control of private land |
Secondary Cause | Access/control of development infrastructure (roads, bridges) |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 25 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Citizen/Individuals |
Actor 1 - Youth | unknown |
Actor 2 - Number of people | N |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Local authorities (incl VDC, district, gov. line agencies at local level except education and health) |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
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