Sudurpaschim capital plan stalled for years amid legal, political deadlock

Despite a 2018 decision to move the capital to Godawari, lack of federal approval, court proceedings and shifting political support have left the province operating from temporary offices in Dhangadhi.

The implementation of Nepal’s federal provincial structure is nearing a decade, while the second term of the Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly is in its final year. During this period, the province has seen five changes in chief minister and frequent Cabinet reshuffles.