Five candidates from occupational castes (Karmajan) have been declared winners of CA elections so far, while the vote counting still continues. They are:

1. Gopi Bahadur Sarki (Achhami), Maoists, 14375 Votes, won from Morang Constituency No: 8

2. Tej Bahadur Mijar, Maoists, 22076 Votes, won from Kavrepalanchok District Constituency No: 4

3. Durga Kumari BK, Maoists, 14866 Votes, won from Karki Constituency No: 4

4. Tilak Pariyar, Maoists, 16087 Votes, won from Banke Constituency No: 1

5. Khadga Bahadur Bishwokarma, Maoists, 29569 Votes, won from Kalikot Constituency No: 1

All of these candidates from Maoists’ camp represent three major occupational castes, who have been socio-economically oppressed and politically excluded for centuries in Nepal. This is the first time that a significant number of candidates from occupational caste groups have won direct general elections in the country.

Report by:
Kamala Hemchuri

Nepaldalitinfo adds (April 20, 2008):

The nepaldalitinfo expresses its congratulations to Khadga Bahadur Bishwakarma, Tej Bahadur Mijar, Tilak Pariyar, Durga Kumari B.K. and Gopi Bahadur Sarki (Achhami), who won the CA elections with overwhelming votes as well as to Khim Kumar B.K, Dambar Bahadur Biswokarma, Raju Prasad Chamar Harijan, Man Bahadur Bishwakarma and Uma B.K., who secured second or third positions in the CA elections. For details of their votes, click here >>> Dalit Candidates in Constituency Wise Top Three Positions

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