SARLAHI, June 25 -- Dispute among the people's representatives of Balara Municipality in Sarlahi reached new heights after its mayor set up his office in his village when his staff padlocked the municipal office to protest his working style.
The deputy mayor and seven ward chiefs padlocked the municipal office on June 19, blaming Mayor Abhaya Kumar Singh of running the office as per his vested interest. The dispute escalated after Singh set up his office at Hathiyaul on Sunday.
"I had to set up an alternative office to execute the essential works of the municipality," Singh said. "The current fiscal year is about to end and this is a crucial time to release budget for the ongoing development projects. We also have to select new projects f...