Taplejung, Feb. 3 -- Protesters opposing the proposed cable car project in Pathibhara, located in the Mukkumlung region, have criticised the talks committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, claiming it is ineffective in resolving the dispute. They have demanded the formation of a political-level team, viewing the issue as political, not something to be handled by bureaucrats.

Prem Ekten, central chair of Kirat Yakthung Chumlung, one of the organisations leading the protests, said, "We welcomed the initiative taken by the federal government positively, but the talks committee should have been at a political level. With one bureaucratic representative leading the talks team, this issue cannot be solved." The protesters have also cal...