Home Minister stresses dialogue for resolving dispute over Pathinbhara cable car

KATHMANDU: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has underlined the need for holding dialogue to resolve the dispute over Pathibhara cable car.

He had a meeting with the agitating side and stakeholders at his ministry on Monday evening. During the meeting, the Home Minister said all sides concerned should be further serious to sort out differences and forward development works.

The Minister held the discussion after the discussion between the talk teams- formed by the government and by the agitating side- failed to strike a deal on Sunday.

The meeting with Home Minister was also attended by CPN UML leader Yogesh Bhattarai and leaders of indigenous community.

Spokesperson at Home Ministry, Ramchandra Tiwari, shared that the agitating side met with the Home Minister on Monday evening where Minister Lekhak reiterated dialogue and consensus on the pressing issue.

The Minister reminded a peaceful measure to seek solution, while the agitating side demanded a formation of high level talks team.

The initiative to construct a cable car to reach the famous pilgrim site, Pathinbhara in Taplejung, has courted controversy of late.