Kathmandu, March 23: Members of the National Assembly (NA) today have demanded an investigation into the reported forced demolition of a Dalit’s house in Siraha, allegedly to clear the site for a Mahayagya, a religious event.
Expressing outrage over the incident, NA member Ghanashyam Rijal called it “a heinous act of caste-based discrimination.” He urged authorities to hold those responsible accountable, stating, “This is an insult to the approximately six million Dalit population in Nepal and a direct violation of the Constitution and the laws.”
Rijal also called for the government to ensure the security of the affected family.
Supporting his stance, Bishnu Devi Pudasaini and Bishnu Bahadur Bishwakarma condemned the demolition, saying, “It is a crime to bulldoze a Dalit’s house in the name of Mahayagya.” They urged the government to immediately remove the rural municipality chair from office and arrest the accused, including the so-called ‘Bajarangi Baba,’ the priest assigned to conduct the religious event.
Meanwhile, NA member Manrupa Sharma raised concerns over the murder of 19-year-old Mina Pariyar from Beni Municipality in Myagdi, calling for swift prosecution.
Other NA members addressed various pressing issues:
– Rukmini Koirala called for concrete action plans to prevent non-communicable diseases among citizens.
-Renu Chand questioned the government on the status of the Sahid Dasharath Chand Health Science University Bill 2080 BS.
-Bishnu Kumari Sapkota urged the government to refrain from causing unnecessary difficulties for sugarcane farmers in Ruru, Gulmi.
-Krishna Bahadur Rokaya called for the construction of a river above the Bheri River along the border of Madela (Jajarkot) and Chaurjahari (Rukum West).
– Shree Krishna Prasad Adhikari objected to Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Deepak Khadka’s statement in Parliament suggesting the possible resumption of load-shedding.
Additionally, Puja Chaudhary, Baladev Bohara, and Sabitri Malla brought attention to various contemporary issues, urging the government to take necessary actions. #NA #dalit
