Dhangadhi, May 16 -- It has been six years since the Sudurpaschim provincial assembly voted with a two-thirds majority to designate Godawari in Kailali district as the permanent capital. Yet, the provincial government continues to operate from Dhangadhi. The relocation to Godawari remains uncertain, with no tangible progress made towards its development.

Sudurpaschim was the first province in Nepal to decide on a permanent capital. In September 2018, during the first term of the provincial assembly, a decisive two-thirds majority voted to set up the capital in the Teghari area in ward 4 of Godawari Municipality. However, even after six years, this decision has not moved beyond paper.

In light of the inaction, the current provincial gove...