Home Minister assures loan shark victims of cabinet-level solution

Summary

Home Minister Sudan Gurung assured loan shark victims that the government would address their demands through a Cabinet decision after delayed talks in Nijgadh.

Key Points
  • Home Minister Sudan Gurung assured victims of predatory lending that the government would resolve their grievances through a Cabinet decision.
  • The meeting with victims was delayed several hours but eventually took place late Wednesday evening in Nijgadh.
  • Victims leading a protest march from Janakpur to Kathmandu remained hopeful for positive outcomes from the negotiations.
  • Before the meeting, the minister inspected industrial pollution near Sirsiya River and instructed authorities to prioritize environmental protection and public health.
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