Victims Protest Eviction, Accuse Government of Anti-Poor Policies
Summary
Victims of recent evictions in Kathmandu protest illegal bulldozing of their slum settlements, accusing the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah of anti-poor policies and human rights violations.
Key Points
- Victims accused the government of forcibly evicting slum dwellers by running bulldozers over settlements without prior notice.
- Activists claim the demolished settlements were not encroachments but genuine slum dwellings and label the government actions unconstitutional.
- Land and housing rights activists criticized Prime Minister Balendra Shah for using personal social media to justify bulldozing slums, violating housing rights.
- About 700 victims currently in holding centers face dire conditions, including vulnerable groups like lactating mothers, the sick, and the elderly.
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