'Criminalise Dalit bias'
KANTIPUR REPORT
KATHMANDU, JUN 26 -
Despite laws in place to protect the rights of Dalits, a large number
of them are still deprived of several fundamental civil liberties.
Various steps taken by the government to abolish this inequity have
proved failure as these oppressions are still observed in various
parts of the country. Dalits' freedom is impossible unless the acts of
discrimination are criminalised by the state, experts say.
Addressing a programme here on Friday, UNDP Programme Officer and
rights activist Tek Tamrakar stressed the need for free, fair and
meaningful leadership to end discrimination against Dalits.
"Reservations for Dalits and minorities are addressed in the
constitution. However, they have not been implemented," he said.
"Reservations should be sensibly practised in order to provide
opportunities to these repressed groups."
Praising Dalits' contribution to music and literature, experts said
formation of a new Nepali identity is impossible without addressing
their concerns. "Dalits have made enormous contributions to Nepal,"
said Archaeologist Prakash Darnal.
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