Bhishma Raj Angdembe Calls for Collective Commitment to End Caste Discrimination
Summary
Nepali Congress leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe calls for a collective commitment to end caste discrimination and untouchability in Nepal, emphasizing the need for cultural change alongside legal measures.
Key Points
- Bhishma Raj Angdembe urges that the National Day for the Elimination of Caste Discrimination should be a day of collective commitment, not just formal celebration.
- He highlights that legal and constitutional provisions alone are insufficient to end caste discrimination and untouchability in Nepal.
- Angdembe emphasizes the need to foster a culture of equality, respect, and tolerance across society.
- He calls for unity among political parties, state bodies, civil society, media, and citizens to build an inclusive and egalitarian Nepal.
