HoR elections: Dalit community sees meager candidacies under FPTP electoral system
Summary
Dalit community faces low candidacies in Nepal's upcoming House of Representatives elections, with major parties nominating few Dalit candidates despite constitutional inclusiveness provisions.
Key Points
- Dalit community has a meager number of candidates for the House of Representatives elections on March 5.
- Major political parties treat Dalits as vote banks but rarely provide election tickets to Dalit leaders.
- Dalit representation in Nepal's parliament has been decreasing over the years.
- Article 42(1) of the Constitution guarantees rights for socially disadvantaged groups, but implementation is lacking.
