Prime Minister Balen Shah Orders Clearance of Thapathali Squatter Settlement
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah has ordered the clearance of the Thapathali squatter settlement in Kathmandu, renewing efforts to remove unauthorized structures along the Bagmati riverbank after previous attempts were hindered by lack of federal support.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah has directed the clearance of the Thapathali squatter settlement by the coming weekend.
- Earlier efforts to remove squatters faced resistance and lacked support from previous federal governments.
- Balen Shah, previously Mayor of Kathmandu, had faced challenges in removing squatter settlements due to insufficient cooperation from the federal government.
- The issue traces back to earlier governments, with previous attempts by Baburam Bhattarai's government also failing to resolve the problem.
