Caste bias continues to deny Dalits housing in Kathmandu

english.onlinekhabar.com · 11 hours ago

Dalits in Kathmandu continue to face significant housing discrimination, with many denied rental accommodations despite constitutional guarantees. Former lawmakers and ministers, including Bimala BK, Asha BK, and Kalludevi Bishwakarma, have shared experiences of being rejected by landlords due to their caste identity. Deepa Nepali is pursuing a prolonged legal battle in the Supreme Court after being evicted from a rental property due to her Dalit surname, highlighting the challenges of proving discrimination and the fear of social stigma among victims.