Bajhang voters say they don’t trust politicians anymore

Irrigation, roads, and jobs remain top concerns in the farwestern district for decades as promises made by candidates remain unkept.

“Once we get elected, there will be no more divisions of caste or class. We will make everyone equal. Your suffering will not last much longer.” These words, spoken by a leader who had come canvassing votes during the 1991 general elections are still etched in the memory of Gadelo Sarki, a Dalit farmer of Gairigaun in ward 3 of Masta Rural Municipality, Bajhang.