Local politicians, residents rally against Kaligandaki diversion plan

More than 300,000 people across four districts rely on the Kaligandaki for agriculture, drinking water, and spiritual practices.

Local representatives, political and spiritual leaders from Palpa, Syangja, Tanahun, and Nawalparasi East have pledged to resist the proposed Kaligandaki–Tinau Diversion Multipurpose Project, calling it a grave threat to the Gandaki civilisation and the sacred Kaligandaki River.