Former Land Commission Officials Accuse Balen Shah-Led Government of Worsening Squatter Problem

Summary

Former officials of Nepal's National Land Commission accuse the government led by Balendra Shah of worsening the squatter problem by bulldozing settlements as land ownership certificates were about to be distributed to 300,000 squatters.

Key Points
  • Former National Land Commission officials accuse Balendra Shah's government of exacerbating the squatter problem by bulldozing settlements.
  • Bulldozing occurred despite preparations to distribute land ownership certificates to over 300,000 squatters.
  • Former officials call the government's actions unconstitutional and in violation of Supreme Court interim orders.
  • Political parties including Congress, UML, and CPN intend to jointly resist the government's actions.
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