MP Ganga Chhantyal Advocates for Disability Rights in Parliament
Summary
MP Ganga Chhantyal says disability issues are still not getting enough attention in Parliament or from the government, despite her efforts to push for stronger laws and implementation. She calls for support, dignity, and policies that prioritize persons with disabilities rather than treating them with pity.
Key Points
- Ganga Chhantyal, a proportional-representation MP from Baglung, says she has long advocated for women, indigenous people, and persons with disabilities.
- She says the Disability Act 2074 needs amendment and that implementation of disability-related laws remains weak.
- Chhantyal says disability issues are not receiving enough priority from the current government or sufficient hearing in Parliament.
- She urges society and the state to support persons with disabilities with dignity and practical policy measures.
