Nepal, March 4 -- It has been over three years since Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) came into operation. In terms of domestic flights, the airport is busy. However, regular international flights have still not gained momentum. During the review period, there have been some international flights, but they have not been regular.

Caught in the tangle of geopolitics and corruption, this airport has always become a vote-gaining tool for parties participating in elections. Before PRIA was built, parties asked voters for support claiming they would build the airport. Now that it is operational, they try to attract voters by promising to ensure regular international flights. The issue of irregular international flights is now bein...