Sajha Sawal Epi -486 from Humla district

Sajha Sawal is a weekly debate program broadcast across Nepal on radio and TV. The program is usually based on current affairs. In its eight years of broadcast, the program has been shot in 69 of the 75 districts of Nepal. Representatives of the different sections of society, related to the topic of debate are brought together during the program to discuss and find a solution to the issue. And as the name of the program speaks for itself, the program is an opportunity for people to raise questions and put them before the authorities.
Sajha Sawal is an immensely popular show among the Nepali community, reaching out to 6.6 million viewers, according to a research conducted by BBC Media Action. The show is appreciated for its impartial take on different social issues. Narayan Shrestha used to anchor the show, and helped take the program to a height with his calm but grilling style of questioning. Currently, the show is being anchored by Bidhya Chapagain, who is also calm and asks difficult questions quietly.