April 24, Kathmandu: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has emphasized the necessity of resolving the squatter settlement issue through dialogue. Congress spokesperson Devaraj Chalise stated that using force without prior talks and communication is not an appropriate course of action. He stressed that force should only be considered as a last resort and only when dialogue is entirely absent.
Chalise remarked, “Whether it is the squatter settlement issue or any student-related problem, all matters should be resolved through dialogue, cooperation, and negotiation—not through clashes. We must listen to the voice of the people and move toward solutions. The government can resort to violence only after all peaceful options have been exhausted, and even then, it should be the final measure.”
The spokesperson further added, “Even as a last resort, resorting to violence without dialogue and communication reflects the government’s immaturity, lack of experience, and childishness.”
