Harka Raj Rai, popularly known as Harka Sampang, is an independent Nepali politician, social activist, and the current Mayor of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City since May 2022. Known for his grassroots activism, anti-corruption stance, and hands-on leadership style, Rai has become a symbol of an independent politician. His tenure has been marked by bold initiatives to address water scarcity, environmental issues, governance reforms and as well as controversies over his confrontational approach.
His
political journey began through social activism rather than party politics.
After returning from abroad, he founded the National Unity Network, a platform
to protest against corruption and advocate for good governance. He became
widely known for his campaigns against:
· --Illegal
sand extraction from rivers
·
-Tax hikes
· --Water
scarcity in Dharan
· --Displacement
caused by infrastructure projects
He
is popularly known for Grassroots Leadership, Anti-Corruption Stance, Environmental
Advocacy, Water Management Initiative and Symbol of Independent Politics.
Looking
closely at his on-going political campaign for his party’s preparation for the
upcoming election in March, it seems that the old parties will have a tough
time to win the hearts of the local people.
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