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The platform of the program on 'India's role in the prosperity of Nepal', organized by the Independent Democratic Youth Association of Nepal, was seen to be devoid of women.
A dozen people including top leaders and experts were present in the program which started in Janakpurdham on Tuesday afternoon. However, not a single woman was present on the stage. At the beginning of the
program, Nepal-India expert Uddhav Pyakurel, while presenting the work paper, drew attention to the fact that the stage was devoid of women. He suggested the organizing organization to have three-four women experts in the coming days. He started presenting the working paper saying that there will be no prosperity and inclusiveness in democracy without women. Arvind Mahato, the president of the
organizing organization, admitted that women experts could not be called for 'various reasons'.
First President Ramvaran Yadav, Deputy Chairman of Nepali Congress Dhanraj Gurung, President of Rashtriya Mukti Party Rajendra Mahato, Speaker of Madhesh Ramchandra Mandal, Chief Justice Surendra Mahato, Former Ambassador Lokraj Baral, Former Vice Chairman of Madhesh State Policy Commission Bhogendra Jha, Nepal-India expert Uddhav Pyakurel and Chairman of the organizing organization Arvind Mahato took seats on the stage.
