2021-09-01
Nepal Dalit Union, a sister wing of Nepali Congress, staged a sit-in at the central party office demanding the re-installation of Dalit rights in election guidelines prepared for the general convention of Nepali Congress. They accused the election guidelines of being non-inclusive and unjustified. They warned the party leaders of further protests if their demands are not met.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Gherau/Dharna (sit-in)/padlocking |
Primary Cause | Other political issues |
Secondary Cause | Related to discrimination against Dalits |
Actor 1 - Number of people | Not Available |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Nepali Congress and affiliated org |
Actor 1 - Youth | na |
Actor 2 - Number of people | Not Available |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Nepali Congress and affiliated org |
Actor 2 - Youth | noyouth |