Shah’s shoot-from-the-hip approach missing its mark

Of late, the KMC has had to backtrack on several of its key measures, most recently on Thapathali squatter settlement.

Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah has found himself in hot water of late. One after another of his actions have come under public scrutiny, the latest being his attempt to remove squatters from the Bagmati river banks in Thapathali. The City police, mobilised by Shah, faced strong fightback from the squatters and had to make a hasty retreat. This action not only agitated the squatters, but also divided the society on the merits of his move.