It is a great achievement for me to be able to do MPhil in population from Tribhuvan University in a society that takes the daughter as a 'material' to give to others. Born during the Panchayat rule, I was active in multi-party, republican politics. In Madhesi society, a daughter is called a 'foreign wealth'. 

In the current federal system, I am working as the Member of Parliament for State-2. I learned at an early age that politics is the only way to change the oppression and injustice in society. At the age of 16, I joined the CPN-UML's sister organization Prarayu Sangh1997. Then, during the work of the party, I got a chance to understand the Madhesi society. From adults to ordinary people, I got a chance to listen to everyone.

Women who are involved in politics are often criticized for their sexuality. That is why it is very difficult for women to get involved in politics. In the first Constituent Assembly election of 2007, UML had nominated me from the proportional party. However, the party leadership did not show much interest in promoting women. The name that was already on the list was also removed three days later. I was involved in politics to give hope and trust to the people. This move of the party disappointed me for some time. After becoming normal, I continued to work for the party.

In the second Constituent Assembly of 2013, I became a candidate for UML by getting a direct ticket. I was very happy when I was a candidate but it was not as easy as I thought. Other candidates mobilized the cadres by spending as much money as they could. On the one hand, I did not have money, and on the other hand, my female friends did not help me much. Due to a lack of funds, I had to cancel election programs in many places. I couldn't even buy promotional materials. Because of this, I was badly defeated in the election. During the election, the people were very upset when they asked for money rather than listening to the candidate's speech and plan. Even in this democratic system, an economically weak candidate like me will not be able to contest and win the election. In the last election, I became a state-2 MP from proportional representation.

In the field of women's empowerment, there is a need for small work rather than big things. For example, making the village drug-free can reduce the violence faced by women to some extent. In State-2, there are reports of many deaths due to poisonous alcohol, but the incidents of husbands beating their wives regularly after drinking alcohol do not come out. There is no one to help the helpless woman. Similarly, after becoming a state MP, I distributed free bicycles to girls in class 9 and 10 to strengthen girls' education. Though it seemed like a small plan, it did a great job in the women's movement and education.

Another big social problem of Madhes is dowry practice. Most of the parents say that the daughter would not have been born due to the burden of giving dowry. Similarly, another major problem of Madhesi women is being stateless. There are many stateless women in Madhes. Jagodevi Chamar of the Chamar community in my village has been an adult for 11 years, but despite her best efforts, she has not been able to obtain citizenship. Unless politicians are serious about such social issues, change is not possible. And, not only women leaders but also male leaders should discuss such issues, again and again, trying to find a solution.

For us, the state is a new structure. Political parties are not yet clear on what role they should play. Moreover, neither the name of the state nor the working language has been decided in our country. Women's participation in the state assembly has been ensured, but there is no woman in the leadership of any of the seven thematic committees here. There is not a single woman minister in the cabinet. Not a single parliamentary party leader. There are no women in the party's chief whip. The number of women in the sub-committees formed by the state assembly is not as expected.

When you are a state MP, you feel close to the people, but our work is not being effective, the same ritualistic budget speeches and policies, programs. Fundamental rights have been guaranteed in the constitution but the governments at all three levels have not shown readiness to implement fundamental rights. No one takes action against the government even when it is doing wrong. As an MP, I have been given the responsibility of bringing the daily problems and voices of the people before the government. I raised the small issues of the people in the state assembly many times but I did not feel that the issue was far from being taken seriously. The presence of women in the decisive role of each party is low. And, the issues raised by women are not taken seriously.

In the front seats of the parties in the state assembly, which are of special importance, conditions have not been created for women MPs to sit. This is the experience of women MPs from all parties. Even more, discrimination is done against proportional women parliamentarians. Directly elected parliamentarians will be able to use crores of rupees of the state in the name of the budget plan but will not get the right as they come from the proportional representation in the same house? It is very unfortunate to see the House itself discriminating against equal access to state resources. After becoming a state MP, I had planned to work on women's issues but I could not succeed. Those who make noise in politics are the ones who succeed.