Kathmandu. Leaders of civil society have expressed serious objection, stating that the current government, led by Balen Shah and including the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which has a nearly two-thirds majority, has attacked civil liberties and democratic values. 28 eminent individuals have issued a joint civil appeal demanding that the government immediately stop its dictatorial governance practices.Civil society leaders have interpreted the forceful eviction from the squatter settlements, the practice of governing through ordinances by bypassing parliament, and the preparation to ban trade unions as steps by the government towards authoritarianism. They have warned the government to ensure proper management and...