Even Dalit-majority constituencies of Madhes lack Dalit candidates
Summary
Dalit-majority constituencies in Madhes Province are facing significant underrepresentation in House of Representatives elections, with major political parties fielding very few Dalit candidates despite large Dalit populations.
Key Points
- Dalit populations in Madhes constituencies are substantial but Dalit candidates in elections remain minimal.
- Major political parties rarely field Dalit candidates in direct elections, often restricting Dalits to quota-based roles.
- Dalit candidates from political parties are nearly absent in several Madhes constituencies.
- Economic disadvantage and structural discrimination within political parties hinder Dalit candidacy in the upcoming elections.
