26 Chait, Kathmandu. Chure and forest protection campaign Nepal has demonstrated in Maitighar demanding protection of Chure and forest.

The campaigners took to the streets demanding protection of forests, land rights of Dalits and landless squatters, and stopping illegal exploitation of natural resources.

The protesters have demanded that the destruction of the Chure area be stopped, the increasing pollution and encroachment of the Sirsia River be controlled, and the illegal mining of stone, gravel and sand be stopped immediately.

They have strongly demanded from the government to bring the illegally operated crusher industries under the legal ambit and close them down.

Why is the people’s government closing the doors of the palace for the people? When will the government see the problem of the nation? Such questions are drawn on the placards of the protestors.

The protestors gathered at the funeral home were carrying various placards and attention letters prepared to be submitted to the government.

According to campaign representatives, the government has been indifferent to solving the problems of Dalits and Sukumvasi who have been deprived of land rights for years.

They have also tried to submit a memorandum inside the Singha Darbar to draw the attention of the government saying that the exploitation of natural resources is causing an environmental crisis.

During the demonstration, the campaigners sat on the streets and displayed letters written on their demands. The Chure Protection Campaign has warned that they will continue their agitation until their demands are met.