In the tranquil landscapes of Uttarakhand’s Nainital and Pauri districts, villagers on the fringes of Corbett Tiger Reserve are grappling with the toll of human-animal conflict.
In Garhwal (Pauri Garhwal) and Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar, the two LS seats that vote on April 19, one of the biggest issues is big cat-human conflict. BJP won both seats in 2019. As polls approach again, voters confront a choice: boycott or ballot? While some mull a boycott, others say they will opt for the ‘None Of The Above (NOTA)’ option.
The frustration has deepened because of a perceived lack of govt intervention. “Villagers are in no mood to cast…
In Garhwal (Pauri Garhwal) and Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar, the two LS seats that vote on April 19, one of the biggest issues is big cat-human conflict. BJP won both seats in 2019. As polls approach again, voters confront a choice: boycott or ballot? While some mull a boycott, others say they will opt for the ‘None Of The Above (NOTA)’ option.
The frustration has deepened because of a perceived lack of govt intervention. “Villagers are in no mood to cast…