UML slams govt decision on displaced squatters, calls it inhumane
▸ Part of: UML Lawmaker Criticizes Government's Inhumane Squatter Resettlement Policy
The CPN-UML has criticized the government's decision to provide displaced squatters with Rs 25,000 in lump sum assistance, deeming it insufficient and poorly planned. UML MP Guru Baral argued in the House of Representatives that the amount is unrealistic for survival, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, and that evicting families without proper preparation exacerbates their hardship. He urged the government to prioritize sustainable housing solutions and dignified resettlement over temporary financial aid.
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