NASO Community Meets Dy PM Oli and MPs in Washington DC

On behalf of NASO Community, its representatives Mr. Dharam Bishwokarma, Krishna Sob, Hari Hemchuri and Prakash Nepal met the visiting Nepalese delegation to the United Nations led by Deputy Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli at the Nepalese Ambassador’s residence in Washington DC on September 28, 2006. In a 2-hour long meeting, the members introduced NASO Community, and briefed its objectives and goal in the long run.

The NASO community representatives also told Mr. Oli that the declaration of “country free of untouchability” does not mean anything unless an explicit law is made and implemented. “It must be made punishable to those who break the law. Despite the declaration, more barbaric and challenging incidents are taking place like Saileswori temple incident in Doti.” they told the Nepalese Deputy Prime Minister.

NASO Community wanted to let the Government know that there is a strong support for the dalit movement from the organizations in the United States of America and Canada. Deputy Prime Minister was found very positive about the movement, and assured of what they can do to provide more access of Dalits to opportunities and resources in the country. They have also assured NASO representatives that they will be informed of having reasonable representation in the Constituent Assembly.

NASO Community warns everyone concerned, however, not to forget that Dalits have to fight their own battle to create a casteless, dignified and respectful society for basic fundamental human rights.

The others present in the meeting were MP Tek Bahadur Chokhyal and MP Mahendra Pandey.

Report by:
Prakash Nepal
NASO Communtiy
Washington, DC
www.nasocommunity.org