MPs call for action on caste-based discrimination; raise key national issues
▸ Part of: MPs Urge Government Action on Caste Discrimination and Other National Issues in House of Representatives
Members of Parliament in Nepal's House of Representatives have urged the government to take stern action against caste-based discrimination, particularly affecting the Dalit community, and have also highlighted national concerns such as landlessness, inflation, and development. MPs cited instances of discrimination in housing and education, referencing cases like Deepa Nepali's protest and Kiran BK's eviction, and emphasized the need for practical measures to ensure equality and dignity for Dalits, despite constitutional guarantees.
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