Kathmadnu, March 16 -- As the dust of the House of Representatives elections begins to settle, the Gaddachauki border point in Kanchanpur district is once again witnessing a familiar and sombre exodus. Thousands of Nepali migrant workers, who had returned home to exercise their franchise, are packing their bags and heading back to India to earn a living. Their message to the newly elected representatives is clear-do not forget the promises made on the campaign trail.

Narad Datta Bhatta, aged 42, from ward 9 of Belauri Municipality, has been working in the Indian capital city of Delhi for 12 years. He returned home on March 1 to cast his vote. "We have done our duty by casting our ballots," said Bhatta while preparing to cross the border ...