Constitution Day Celebrated in Jhapa, Marginalized Communities Reflect on Progress and Challenges
Summary
Marginalized communities in Jhapa say Nepal’s constitution has improved representation and access to local government, but education, jobs, and mother-tongue preservation remain major gaps. Leaders from the Rajbanshi, Santhal and Mechhe communities marked Constitution Day by calling for stronger implementation of inclusion and social justice provisions.
Key Points
- Rajbanshi, Santhal and Mechhe leaders in Jhapa say the constitution has increased their representation and access to local government.
- Community leaders say rights on education, employment, and language-culture preservation have not yet reached many households.
- Local governments have introduced some targeted programs, including mother-tongue textbooks in Rajbanshi language in three primary schools in Gaurigunj.
- Activists say the next challenge is to turn constitutional rights into lasting social change through better implementation.
