KATHMANDU: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has strongly criticized the government, accusing it of both creating fear among landless settlers through forced eviction drives and attempting to tighten control over key constitutional institutions through an ordinance.

Speaking after a parliamentary coordination committee meeting, Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe said the government’s actions have amounted to what he described as “bulldozer terror” against citizens.

He alleged that people are being forced into distress and even death-like conditions due to the state’s approach to eviction and settlement clearance.

He claimed that children, pregnant women, and elderly citizens staying in holding centers are in vulnerable conditions, while students are also reportedly suffering psychological stress, including depression-like symptoms.

Angdembe said the government has moved ahead without properly identifying genuine squatters or ensuring proper management, accusing it of ignoring human values and humanitarian considerations.

He warned that the opposition would strongly protest such actions in parliament.

In a separate but related criticism, the Nepali Congress also objected to the government’s ordinance on the Constitutional Council.

The party said the move reflects “bad intention” and an attempt by the government to appoint individuals of its choice to key constitutional bodies, thereby bringing important institutions under its control.

The opposition party has said it will raise both issues forcefully in the House, accusing the government of undermining democratic norms and institutional independence.