27 Feb 2012 - Caste discrimination and the practice of untouchability by the upper caste in her village pushed Laxmi Maya Pariyar towards politics. She took this step believing that only politics could bring an end to such social discrimination. Laxmi believes that if the new constitution can end caste-based discrimination and untouchability, Nepali society can prosper. Laxmi became a member of the Student Union affiliated to Nepali Congress in 1991 when she was only 14 years old. Her grandmother, Ichhamaya Tailor, was actively involved in politics and inspired her to join.
For the full story, see International IDEA.
27 Feb 2012 - Caste discrimination and the practice of untouchability by the upper caste in her village pushed Laxmi Maya Pariyar towards politics. She took this step believing that only politics could bring an end to such social discrimination. Laxmi believes that if the new constitution can end caste-based discrimination and untouchability, Nepali society can prosper. Laxmi became a member of the Student Union affiliated to Nepali Congress in 1991 when she was only 14 years old. Her grandmother, Ichhamaya Tailor, was actively involved in politics and inspired her to join.
For the full story, see International IDEA.