Nepal Student Union Condemns Forced Evictions of Homeless as Violations of Human Dignity

The Nepal Student Union (NSU), the student wing of the Nepali Congress, has urged the government to identify homeless populations using clear criteria and coordinate with local authorities to develop long-term solutions. The NSU criticized the government’s current plan to forcibly evict homeless communities in Kathmandu without providing alternative arrangements, describing it as a violation of basic human compassion. They emphasized that such actions disregard the rights and dignity of vulnerable populations living below the poverty line.

On April 24, in Kathmandu, the NSU spokesperson Suraj Sejuwal released a statement highlighting the need for a humane approach. “The government’s priority should not be forced eviction but rather the identification of homeless individuals based on clear standards, followed by a resettlement plan developed in coordination with local governments,” the statement said. “Otherwise, these measures will only deepen the existing problems, not resolve them.”

The NSU called upon the government to fully respect human rights and promptly devise fair, inclusive, and sustainable solutions. “Homeless and disadvantaged Nepali citizens living under the poverty line deserve the state’s protection and support the most. Evicting such individuals without providing alternative options is unacceptable under any circumstances,” the union stressed.