Dalit lawmakers kick up a shindy
Obstruct Parliament proceedings
Added At: 2011-12-22 11:39 PM
Last Updated At: 2011-12-22 11:39 PM
HIMALAYAN NEWS SERVICE
KATHMANDU: Cutting across party lines, Dalit lawmakers today
obstructed House proceedings, condemning the brutal killing of a Dalit
in the remote Kalikot district over a minor issue, and demanded legal
action against those involved in the incident and due compensation to
his kin.
Manbire Sunar of Jubitha VDC, Kalikot, was beaten to death on December
10 by Mim Bahadur Shahi and Dip Bahadur Shahi after he reportedly
entered the kitchen of Bal Kumari Shahi to light his cigarette.
The Dalit lawmakers raised a ruckus as soon as the House proceedings
began, demanding that the government furnish a reply to the House and
forced Speaker Subas Nembang to adjourn the session till December 27
and issue a ruling to the government regarding the circumstances that
had led to Sunar's death.
Khadga Bahadur Bishwokarma of the Unified CPN-Maoist, Chhabilal
Bishwokarma of the CPN-UML, Khadga Bahadur Bashyal Sarki of the Nepali
Congress, Kalawoati Devi Dusandh of Madhesi Janaadhikar
Forum-Democratic, Rashmiraj Nepali of Rastriya Janmorcha Nepal and
Shanti Devi Chamar demanded that the government furnish a reply to the
House about the incident, provide Rs 1 million as compensation to the
bereaved family and ensure his children's education and wellbeing.
"Parliament has passed a law regarding untouchability (crime and
punishment 2068)," Maoist lawmaker Khadga Bahadur Bishwokarma said,
adding, "But the government has failed to implement it to punish the
culprits." Chhabilal Bishwokarma said it was unfortunate that a Dalit
was beaten to death over casteism and the local administration could
not arrest those involved in the incident.
The Speaker during previous House session had issued a ruling to the
government to provide information about the action initiated in
connection with the incident. But the minister failed to furnish a
reply before the House, which prompted the Dalit lawmakers to rise
from their respective seats in protest. The lawmakers told the Speaker
that they would not let the House proceed with its regular businesses
unless there was a response from the government.
The Dalit lawmakers were demanding that Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister for Home Affairs Bijaya Kumar Gacchadar reply to the House
about Manbire Sunar's brutal killing. It is learnt that Home Minister
Gacchadar could not attend the House due to his illness.
Wife yet to get govt response
KALIKOT: Reshma Sunar, wife of Manbire Sunar, who was beaten to death
on December 10, said she was yet to receive any response or relief
from the government. Reshma, who has been left to fend for herself, is
worried how she would be able to look after her 72-year-old
father-in-law and three children. "There is no one to look after us,"
said Reshma. SP Ram Bahadur Katawal said the police had detained Mim
Bahadur Shahi and Dip Bahadur Shahi and filed a murder case against
them.
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