Leaders Demand Rights for Marginalized Groups Amidst Constitutional Amendment Debate

Kathmandu. While discussions on constitutional amendment are ongoing, political party leaders have demanded that the rights of marginalized, Dalit, women, and especially persons with disabilities be placed at the center of the new process. They have emphasized that mere political participation is not enough, stressing the need for capacity building, ensuring access, and effective implementation of existing laws. Representatives have collectively pledged to increase state presence and legal activism, citing that some provisions related to fundamental rights in the constitution have yet to be implemented.

Communist Party leader and former minister Prakash Jwala stated that bringing marginalized, Dalit, women, youth, and persons with disabilities into the mainstream of politics is a necessity today. He believes that a change in social mentality is required to uphold the respect and dignity of these groups. While the rights of persons with disabilities are somewhat ensured in the constitution, he pointed out that the necessary laws for their implementation are not yet disability-friendly.