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How politicians' chopper rides to disaster-hit areas fly in the face of spirit of federalism

Leaders and ministers’ penchant for flying to different parts of the country in the name of rescue and relief is reminiscent of the days when the country was under a unitary system.How politicians' chopper rides to disaster-hit areas fly in the face of spirit of federalism
Lankuribot village in Baglung is left ravaged by Wednesday’s flood. Ministers and leaders from Kathmandu often reach flood- and landslide-hit areas in the name of relief distribution.  Photo Courtesy: Binu BC
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Anil Giri
Published at : September 5, 2020
Updated at : September 5, 2020 09:25
Kathmandu

Anil Giri

Anil Giri is a reporter covering diplomacy, international relations and national politics for The Kathmandu Post. Giri has been working as a journalist for a decade-and-a-half, contributing to numerous national and international media outlets.


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