2021-09-02
Dalit leaders and cadres staged a sit-in at the party's central office in Sanepa after the resignation of Nepali Congress central member Meen Bishwakarma, along with five-point demands. The sit-in protest was led by Party central members and Dalit leaders Man Bahadur Bishwakarma and Jeevan Pariyar whereas Sujata Koirala, also supported the protest.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Gherau/Dharna (sit-in)/padlocking |
Primary Cause | Contestation over non-elective positions and influence |
Actor 1 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Nepali Congress and affiliated org |
Actor 1 - Entity | Nepali Congress |
Actor 1 - Youth | unknown |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Nepali Congress and affiliated org |
Actor 2 - Youth | unknown |