Federalism is not implemented effectively: Khanal

Phakphokthum Rural Municipality is located in the west of Ilam district. It was formed by merging five former village development committees—Phakphok, Amchok, Fuyetapta, Lumde and Ektapta—and Ward No. 9 of former Chamaita Village Development Committee. It is ethnically and culturally diverse, with the Limbu community being the predominant population. It is famous for its production of herbs and agricultural produce. Our correspondent Prem Adhikari interviewed Dipendra Khanal, chairman of the rural municipality who was elected from the CPN-UML. Here is what chairman said regarding the development of the rural municipality.