KATHMANDU: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak stated that discussion is very important for resolving the ongoing dispute raised by the Pathibhara cable car project. On Monday night, he discussed the topic with stakeholders and demonstrators. He emphasized in the conference that all those concerned should give the issue more serious thought if there is to be a solution and support for the advancement of development projects.
After earlier negotiations between government-appointed negotiation teams and the protesting side failed to come to a consensus on Sunday, the meeting was set up. The home minister took the initiative to speak with the parties personally in order to promote more communication because tensions were still unresolved.
The debate organized by the Home Ministry in which CPN-UML leader Yogesh Bhattarai and the representatives of the indigenous community were present covered a broad range of general political and social issues. Their presence reinforces the further demand for a just resolution respecting the concerns of local communities.
The protesting delegates had asked the government to set up a high-powered dialogue team to discuss their concerns, as per Home Ministry spokesperson Ramchandra Tiwari. Minister Lekhak, in turn, asserted that peaceful talks were the best way to find a solution. He invited them to continue discussions and arrive at solutions with the government in order to end the crisis.
Minister Lekhak said that the issue must be handled cautiously in order to maintain harmony among all parties. He called on both sides to continue being committed to talks in order to prevent conflict. He claims that the success of the initiative depends on having a conversation to establish a consensus.
Local organizations and the indigenous people have expressed concerns about the cable car project's potential impact on the sacred site of Pathibhara, a well-liked pilgrimage destination in Taplejung. Their opposition has gotten stronger, demanding that before construction can start, further consultation and a thorough assessment of the cultural and environmental factors be conducted.
Minister Lekhak is attempting to strengthen links between the administration and the protesting parties in the wake of the current dispute around the Pathibhara cable car. Further conversations are expected to determine the project's survival, and the necessity of a high-level negotiation team remains a significant worry.
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