The residents of Aarughat today appealed for expediting the post-quake reconstruction by giving it top priority.

During a meeting with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at latter's official residence at Baluwatar, the Aarughat locals laid emphasis on giving a special attention to Budhi Gandaki Hydro Power Project along with the overdue reconstruction works.

They reminded the PM of the need to relocate the settlements under risk of flooding from the hydro power project.

PM Dahal responded by stating that his stay and study in Aarughat during his young age has always been a source of energy in his political life and promised to lend utmost support for its development.

PM Dahal said his election as the head of government took place in a difficult time and pledged to spend his term in office for achievements. The PM also noted that he was sensitive towards the demands raised by Aarughat locals.

The locals from Aarughat extended a joint congratulation and wished him a successful term in office. The meeting was attended by CPN (Maoist Centre) Vice Chairman Narayankaji Shrestha, former Tourism Minister Ram Kumar Shrestha and lawmaker Cham Bahadur Gurung among others. RSS