Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Devaraj Pathak Urges Government to End Fear Among Squatters

Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Devaraj Pathak has called on the government to immediately end the atmosphere of fear created against squatters. Expressing sorrow over the suicide of Baldev Singh Dhami, headmaster of Darchula, MP Pathak urged strict action against those responsible. Kathmandu, May 19.

Speaking at the House of Representatives meeting on Tuesday, MP Pathak raised concerns over local bodies and various government offices spreading terror among citizens through official correspondence. He stated, “While the government is planning to form an authority to find a permanent solution to the squatter problem, local authorities are creating fear through evictions. The problem must be solved according to proper methods, processes, and standards.”

MP Pathak highlighted that the strict measures preventing the connection of internal roads in border areas to Nepal’s main roads have caused distress among local residents. He expressed grief over the suicide of Baldev Singh Dhami and remarked that the incident exposed the political interference prevalent in the education sector.

He added that the tragic event occurred due to harm caused to the self-esteem of an honest individual and called for stringent punishment for those encouraging suicide. Although Nepal, as a middle-income country, has commendable policies such as development, improvement in public services, expansion of double tax avoidance agreements, and attracting investment from the diaspora, MP Pathak argued that weak administrative systems and legal complexities remain significant challenges.