KATHMANDU, Feb. 25 -- The Constitution of Nepal, despite guaranteeing the right to housing, has failed to prevent forceful evictions, violating human rights.

In a recent debate organized by the International Tribunal on Evictions (ITE), the participants pointed out that the root cause of forced eviction of landless and informal settlers along the corridor of the Bagmati River is the developmental project initiated for Kathmandu's urban beautification.

However, settlements are forcefully evicted without consulting with residents, leading to widespread violations of human rights due to the lack of coordination among local, provincial, and federal governments. The issue of eviction has become a political agenda, raising concerns for votes ...