Seti highway remains top priority of provincial government: Chief Minister Shah

Bajhang: Sudurpaschim Province Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah has reaffirmed that the Seti Highway remains the main agenda of the provincial government and that efforts to advance its construction are ongoing.

Speaking at a discussion and interaction program with municipal heads of Bajhang, federal, provincial and local officials, and security agency representatives on Thursday, he stated that his initiatives to expedite the highway’s development have continued without interruption.

According to Chief Minister Shah, “I have been raising the Seti Highway as the only agenda of the Far West during the foreign visits of the Nepali government,” he said. “Continuous coordination is also being done with Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba to advance the construction process.” He emphasized that the Seti Highway will serve as the backbone of the province’s development and prosperity.

Highlighting its strategic, religious and touristic importance, he said that the north–south corridor, which connects Bajura through Kailali, Doti, Achham and Bajhang before reaching the Taklakot border point, must be constructed at a rapid pace as it is a priority project of the Government of Nepal.

In another context, Chief Minister Shah recalled that the movement on Bhadra 23 aimed to strengthen good governance and end corruption, stressing the need for correction at all responsible levels. He added that the political changes following the 2047 and 2062/063 movements have enabled the country to advance various development and construction works.

Provincial Assembly Member and Minister for Economic Affairs Naresh Shahi, Provincial Assembly Member Padam Bahadur Shahi and others also participated in the program. On Thursday, Chief Minister Shah received briefings from the Chief District Officer and the chiefs of all three security agencies regarding the overall peace and security situation in Bajhang district.