Chief Minister of Province 3 Dormani Poudel has assured the locals of Makwanpur district that the provincial capital won’t shift from Hetauda.

Addressing the second municipal assembly of Hetauda sub-metropolis on Sunday, Poudel said unnecessary deliberations on capital was not needed. “I assure you temporary capitals will be announced as permanent capital. I assure you, capital won’t shift,” he said.

Poudel said Hetauda was the most suitable place for capital and it had spent a fortune for its physical infrastructure. He said some had demanded Kavre as provincial capital and said fixing provincial capital will be concluded as per the constitutional provisions and processes.

“Many have demanded Kavre as provincial headquarters. I have said them it should be done through provisions and processes,” he said.

Poudel said the sources and rights of a province was not clear and it would take some time to formulate provincial laws and regulations. He claimed development works would be carried out through coordination between central, provincial and local governments.