After six years and four governments, Sudurpaschim’s plan for capital still in limbo

Legal disputes, shifting priorities and federal inaction have blocked the plan to set up provincial capital in Godawari, Kailali.

It has been six years since the Sudurpaschim provincial assembly voted with a two-thirds majority to designate Godawari in Kailali district as the permanent capital. Yet, the provincial government continues to operate from Dhangadhi. The relocation to Godawari remains uncertain, with no tangible progress made towards its development.