Nepali Congress Former President Deuba Group Draws Government's Attention to Price Hikes and Hoarding

Kathmandu. The former president Sher Bahadur Deuba group of the Nepali Congress has drawn the government's attention to control price hikes and black marketing.

Group's publicity committee coordinator Min Bishwakarma, holding a press conference at the group's contact office in Chunadevi on Sunday, drew the government's attention, stating that the daily lives of citizens have become difficult due to the sudden price hikes and artificial scarcity in the food, transport, health, and education sectors.

Bishwakarma stated at the press conference that the group's meeting, held under the convenership of former acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka, has seriously drawn the government's attention regarding the country's current situation, rising inflation, and natural disasters.

Bishwakarma condemned the government's action of removing squatters from temporary shelters without proper management during the monsoon season. He also stated that the unwarranted crackdown and beating of volunteers and human rights activists who went to monitor the holding centers where squatters were kept was inhumane and condemnable.

He demanded that the government immediately arrange for the rescue, relief, and compensation of citizens affected by disasters amidst the increased risk of floods, landslides, and inundation across the country due to heavy rainfall.

He also appealed to all citizens to take necessary precautions during this time of disaster.