The Himalayan Times 31 October2013 Sheer neglect This is reference to the news report “Dalits point to leaders’ ‘ill actions’ (THT, 30 Oct. Page 6) that was painful to read and feel about as to how Dalits are looked upon and treated by the political parties and the state. Bajura is one of the districts of Nepal where 35 % of the total population are Dalit. They are the most marginalized communities in the country with almost no easy access to education, health, employment and other state facilities. For them, managing two square meals a day have been their primary concern. Neither the government officials nor any one from any political parties have so far visited their area. The country is now in the grip of election fever. Almost all the political parties have made their election manifestos public with lot of promises. However, none of such promises made during the previous elections were fulfilled. In this second CA election, most of the big political parties see
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