Civil Society Leaders Criticize Government Actions
Summary
Leaders of civil society criticize the government led by Balen Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party for authoritarian practices including forceful evictions and bypassing parliament.
Key Points
- Civil society leaders have criticized the government led by Balen Shah and the Rastriya Swatantra Party for undermining democratic values.
- They condemned forceful eviction of squatter settlements leading to human rights violations including two suicides.
- The leaders protested the government's use of ordinances to bypass parliament and attempts to ban trade unions and student organizations.
- A joint appeal signed by 28 eminent individuals demands the government stop dictatorial practices and respect federalism and democratic commitments.
