Major Political Parties Reiterate Promises on Dalit Representation and Abolition of Untouchability in Election Manifestos
Summary
Major political parties in Nepal reiterate promises on Dalit representation and ending untouchability in their election manifestos, but actual implementation remains limited.
Key Points
- Multiple major political parties in Nepal have reiterated promises to ensure Dalit representation and abolish untouchability in their recent election manifestos.
- Despite constitutional provisions and laws like the Caste-Based Discrimination and Punishment Act, caste-based discrimination and marginalization of Dalits continue.
- Dalit representation in various government bodies and political parties remains disproportionately low compared to their population percentage.
- Dalit activists criticize political parties for repeating promises without effective implementation and call for a unified law on Dalit affairs with a clear timeline.
