The NIN Special Report

Kathmandu, November 24- A prominent national Dalit leader of Nepal, Dal Singh Kami passed away. The Nepaldalitinfo International Network (NIN) expressed tribute to the departed leader, with gratitude for his contribution, and heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.

Late Dal Singh Kami

Late Kami was one of 200 Dalit activists arrested while encircling the central government secretariat demanding that the government ensure representation for dalits in the interim constitution drafting committee in July 2006. [More on this story]

Late Kami was the President of Nepal Dalit Sangh, the Dalit wing of Nepali Congress Party. He was elected to Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress Party from a reseved quota for Dalits in January 2006. Formerly, he served a term as a member of Rastriya Sabha (National Assembly) from Nepali Congress Party. He hails from Gorkha district of Nepal.

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NC central leader Kami passes away

Nepali Congress (NC) central leader and president of the NC-affiliated Nepal Dalit Association, Dal Singh Kami, passed away on Monday at the age of 68.

Kami, who had been suffering from kidney problems since last two years, died while undergoing treatment at Om Hospital, Kathmandu.

NC president Girija Prasad Koirala, senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba and other leaders went to Om Hospital to pay tribute to Kami.

Late Kami spent eight years in exile during the struggle for democracy and served jail terms in Nepal. He is survived by four sons and five daughters. Source: nepalnews.com Nov 23 08