PM Shah says eviction drive aims to secure housing rights, not displace squatters
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah clarifies that the eviction drive is to secure housing rights and find lasting solutions for informal settlement residents without displacing them. The government is working on data verification and relocation plans to ensure safe and permanent housing.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah states the eviction drive aims to secure housing rights, not to displace squatters.
- The government is addressing encroachment along riverbanks and public land as per legal frameworks.
- Legal provisions hindering long-term solutions have been removed through ordinance.
- A transparent process to identify genuine landless people is underway with plans for relocation to safer areas.
