Chure and Forest Conservation Campaign Protests at Maitighar, Demanding Government Action

Kathmandu. The Chure and Forest Conservation Campaign Nepal has questioned the government, asking why the doors of Singha Durbar have been closed to the public. They raised this question while protesting at Maitighar, demanding the protection of the Chure region and forests.

Campaigners have taken to the streets to demand the conservation of forests, land rights for Dalits and landless squatters, and an end to the illegal exploitation of natural resources. Protesters have demanded an immediate halt to the destruction of the Chure region, control over the increasing pollution and encroachment of the Sirsiya River, and an immediate stop to the illegal extraction of stones, gravel, and sand.

They have strongly demanded that the government bring illegally operating crusher industries under legal scrutiny and shut them down. Placards held by protesters featured questions such as, "Why are the doors of Singha Durbar closed to the people?" and "When will you see the nation's problems, government?" Protesters gathered at Maitighar carrying various placards and letters of attention prepared for submission to the government.

According to representatives of the campaign, the government appears indifferent to resolving the problems of Dalits and landless people who have been deprived of land rights for years. Claiming that the exploitation of natural resources is leading to an environmental crisis, they also attempted to submit a memorandum inside Singha Durbar to draw the government's attention.

During the protest, campaigners sat on the road and displayed letters detailing their demands. The Chure Conservation Campaign has warned that it will continue its movement until its demands are met. Photos: Anup Pradhan/News Agency Nepal