Janakraj Sapkota’s new novel brings Madhesh’s caste oppression to the fore
Summary
Janakraj Sapkota’s novel ‘Magani Marik’ was launched at Nepal Academy in Kathmandu, spotlighting caste oppression and the struggles of the Dom community in Madhesh. Speakers at the event said the book exposes deep social discrimination, poverty and exclusion in Nepal’s republic.
Key Points
- Janakraj Sapkota’s new novel ‘Magani Marik’ was launched at Nepal Academy in Kathmandu and centers on the experiences of the Dom community in Madhesh.
- The launch highlighted caste discrimination, including barriers to education, dignity and access to basic services faced by marginalized communities.
- Anju Kumari Marik described her own struggle as an 18-year-old Dom student studying on scholarship and urged girls from her community to pursue education.
- Speakers said the novel raises broader questions about Nepal’s political system, bureaucracy, foreign employment and human trafficking.
