Microfinance Protest Agreement 2026
Government reaches deal with microfinance victims, ending protests
What happened
Victims of exploitative microfinance loans and government representatives reached multiple agreements, resulting in the declaration of certain loan documents as illegal and joint rehabilitation and compensation plans. The deal led to the ending of recent protests and outlines a roadmap for future reforms.
Timeline
Five-Point Microfinance Agreement
Jul 31, 17:28The government and Microfinance and Financial Exploitation Struggle Committee reached a five-point agreement including ending protests, implementing a rehabilitation plan, and reviewing blacklisting and collateral auction policies.
Meter-Interest Loan Documents Declared Illegal
Jul 29, 08:29The government and meter-interest victims reached a nine-point agreement declaring all meter-interest related loan documents illegal to address unjust financial transactions and close legal loopholes.
Nine-Point Loan-Sharking Deal
Jul 17, 15:33Victims of predatory lending suspended their nine-day protest after signing a nine-point agreement with the government to criminalize loan sharking and draft a special law within three months.
Justice March Begins
Jul 13, 05:28Meter-interest victims started the 'Justice March' from Janakpur demanding abolition of fake financial documents and legal reforms including a special law and victim-friendly prosecutions.
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