The secretaries said that they decided to resign after they received threats from Samyukta Jatiya Mukti Morcha Nepal, an underground outfit. [break]
We are facing problems to perform our duties in local levels though the government claims of providing security to us, vice-chairman of VDC Secretary Welfare Protection Forum-Rolpa Ramu KC informed.
They have also said that they would not return to their duties unless the government creates the secured environment for working.
Meanwhile, Local Development Officer of Rolpa Ramesh Neupane said that he would try his best to create a favorable environment for secretaries to perform their duties.
There are 34 secretaries working for 51 VDCs in the district.
Baglung VDC secys resign
Fifty-nine VDC secretaries in Baglung district resigned en masse on Thursday citing insecurity.
They submitted their resignation letters to Local Development Officer Bishnu Bahadur Thapa.
“We put in our papers due to threats from Samyukta Jatiya Mukti Morcha, Nepal,” said Tuk Nath Sharma of VDC Secretary Protection Centre, Baglung. LDO Thapa said he will discuss the issue with local leaders.
He, however, ruled out the possibility of approving the resignation. “I will hold a meeting with security personnel in the district and try to ensure safety to the secretaries,” he said.
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