Students Protest Unjust Eviction and Demand Justice for Ganesh Nepali
Summary
Students protested at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu against the government's eviction of squatters and demanded justice for Ganesh Nepali, who died after self-immolation triggered by a municipal fine incident.
Key Points
- United student organizations protested at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu against unjust eviction of squatters and demanded justice for Ganesh Nepali.
- Ganesh Nepali attempted self-immolation after his motorcycle was locked due to parking in a no-parking zone and later died during treatment.
- Protestors accused the government of being autocratic and insensitive towards poor squatter communities, demanding fair treatment and alternatives to eviction.
- They called for an impartial investigation into Ganesh Nepali's death, strict action against those responsible, compensation for the family, and abolition of the impractical fine system.
