Isma Rural Municipality Designates Chapatari as Permanent Headquarters After 9 Years

Isma Rural Municipality in Gulmi has decided to establish its permanent headquarters in Chapatari after nine years. The village assembly unanimously chose the location, putting an end to nearly a decade of uncertainty. Bhagat Singh Khadka, Chairperson of the Rural Municipality, described the decision as a significant milestone for Isma’s overall development. (April 14, Gulmi)

The decision to construct the municipal center in Chapatari resolves a long-standing dispute. The village assembly meeting held in Isma-5 Chapatari reached a unanimous agreement on the location, ending years of ambiguity. Following local government restructuring, the municipality had been operating services from rented facilities; with this decision, it now moves toward building its own permanent administrative center.

The proposal to designate Chapatari as the municipal headquarters was put forward by Pomprasad Bhusal of the UML party, and supported by Dhal Bahadur Kunwar of the Nepali Congress. Chairperson Khadka stated that the municipality would now focus on constructing its own administrative building to provide services more effectively. Deputy Chairperson Parvati Kunwar highlighted that the consensus, reached beyond political differences, exemplifies the unity of Isma.