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Te 2017 Bansighat eviction was part of a broader, long-term government initiative to clear unmanaged informal settlements along the Bagmati River bank in KathmanThe Kathmandu Post +1
Context: Bansighat is recognized as one of the oldest informal settlements in the Kathmandu Valley, with roots dating back to the 1970s. It consisted of roughly 190 households and was seen as a settlement that lacked direct, official support for on-site upgrades.
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Actions: In 2017, the authorities continued to label the settlements as illegal encroachments, justifying the demolition by referencing the need for river corridor cleanup, environmental protection, and urban management. he Kathmandu Post +3
The Conflict: Informal settlers, represented by groups such as the Nepal Mahila Ekata Samaj, opposed these moves, arguing that they protect the land from private developers and that the state ignores their legitimate need for housing.
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Related Events: The 2017 period was part of a continuous cycle of eviction threats and resistance, with major incidents occurring in 2012 (Thapathali) and later in 2026, which further impacted areas like Balkhu and Bansighat.
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Note: While many of the most detailed reports of evictions and the involvement of specific figures like Balendra Shah are from 2026, the documents indicate that the tension and eviction attempts around the Bansighat, Balkhu, and Thapathali settlements along the Bagmati River were a major, ongoing issue throughout the 2017–2026 period.
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ounter-Narratives in Bansighat Squatter Settlement ...
Feb 2, 2026 — Abstract. State and media in Nepal often criminalize squatters portraying them as city pollutes, encroachers, threats to public la.
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Second phase of eviction drive begins - The Kathmandu Post
May 1, 2026 — Authorities clear structures in Balkhu, Bansighat and Sankhamul under tight security. Residents begin vacating following eviction ...
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