KATHMANDU: The Central Policy, Research and Training Academy of the Nepali Congress has decided to urge the party’s parliamentary caucus to table a public importance motion in Parliament to build a common national approach to resolving the landless squatters’ issue.
A meeting of the academy held on July 9 and 10 under the chairmanship of Vice President and academy chief Bishwa Prakash Sharma concluded that a long-term solution to the problems of landless squatters and unmanaged settlers requires a shared vision and action plan among the government, ruling parties, opposition, and all political forces.
The academy recalled that all major political parties had pledged during the elections to resolve the squatter issue, but said the government’s treatment of landless squatters after the elections had been “undemocratic and inhumane.” The meeting expressed serious concern and condemned the government’s approach.
It also noted that the government’s recent handling of the issue had made the problem more complex and decided to request the Nepali Congress parliamentary party to take the initiative by introducing a public importance motion in Parliament.
The meeting further concluded that inter-party dialogue is essential to finding a lasting solution to the issue of landless squatters and unmanaged settlements.
Acting Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Dulal said the academy has also decided to form a Dialogue and Facilitation Mechanism under the coordination of Dr. Gopal Dahit, central committee member and coordinator of the Land Management Special Campaign Subcommittee.
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