Congress General Secretary Poudel Criticizes Forced Eviction of Squatter Settlements
Summary
Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradip Poudel criticized the forced eviction of squatter settlements for being hasty and lacking proper information and resettlement planning. He urged for identification of real squatters before removal and emphasized the need for Congress to hold the government accountable amid constitutional concerns.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradip Poudel criticized the hasty removal of squatter settlements without adequate information and time.
- Poudel refuted claims that only authorized occupants ('hukum-basi') were present in squatter settlements and stressed the need to identify real squatters before eviction.
- Poudel cautioned against one-sided restructuring of the Constitutional Council, emphasizing maintaining democratic norms and the state's fundamental tenets.
- At a program honoring MP Sandeep Rana, the Nepali Congress highlighted the need for greater government accountability given its nearly two-thirds majority.
- MP Sandeep Rana thanked party elders for their contribution to his election victory.
