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Kaski Squatters Demand Land Ownership Amidst Fear of Eviction

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Thousands of landless and land-poor squatters in Kaski, particularly in Pokhara Metropolitan City, are demanding land ownership certificates and secure housing, citing decades of struggle and fear of eviction. Residents, some of whom have lived in settlements for over 50 years, assert they were driven to these areas by poverty and conflict, not by choice, and are being unfairly portrayed as encroachers.

  • Over 30,000 landless and land-poor squatters and unorganized residents are estimated to be in Kaski, with about 25,000 having come under state reach and approximately 20,000 receiving notices from Pokhara Metropolitan City.
  • Squatters express fear of bulldozers and sleepless nights since the state began discussing operations on their lands.
  • The struggle for land ownership in Kaski has persisted for 23 years, with residents lacking land ownership certificates despite holding citizenship.
  • Residents claim that their citizenship does not provide sustenance when they lack a basic environment to live in the country.
  • The squatters are fighting for basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, with the ultimate dream of owning land and securing their children's future.

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