Govt invites protesters for further talks on Pathibhara cable car project

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has once again invited the group protesting against the implementation of a cable car project in Pathibhara, Taplejung, for talks.

Joint Secretary Prem Prasad Bhattarai, the coordinator of the government’s talks team, confirmed that the protesting group has been urged to return to the negotiation table.

On Monday night, the MoHA issued a formal notice inviting the protesters for dialogue. The notice cordially called on all those opposing the project to engage in negotiations to address the social, cultural, and local concerns raised by the agitating groups.

A talks team was formed by the government on February 2, and two previous rounds of discussions ended inconclusively. The 'No Cable Car' group had previously announced their intention to walk away from the talks. The area has already experienced clashes between the two sides over the dispute.

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