Chief Minister Khagraj Bhatta Discusses Challenges and Future Plans

Dhangadhi. After a long political struggle, jail time, and the Maoist war, Khagraj Bhatta, who entered parliamentary politics, is now leading the Sudurpashchim Province government. He has the opportunity to lead the government amidst challenges such as the province's budget deficit, mismanagement in development construction, youth emigration, and public disillusionment with the government.

How will the provincial government move forward now, and what changes will the province's residents experience during his tenure? This is the edited excerpt of the conversation Sabita Budha of Ratopati had with Chief Minister Bhatta focusing on these issues.