President Ramchandra Paudel has said that we should stand firmly against caste untouchability and discrimination. On the occasion of the National Day for the Elimination of Caste Discrimination and Untouchability, he said that caste discrimination is a crime against social, moral and human dignity.

He emphasized on the need to strengthen the national unity with equality by increasing the spirit of mutual harmony, harmony and cooperation among all castes and communities in order to develop social awareness and equality among all and to make the democratic state system meaningful by standing firmly against caste untouchability and discrimination.

To fight against untouchability and discrimination, the President has asked the whole person, family, society, all three  level  He has also called on government bodies, political parties, national and international non-governmental organizations, civil society and media workers to be more sensitive.

'In the Constitution of Nepal, by adopting the multi-racial, multilingual, multi-religious, multicultural and geographically diverse features, protecting and promoting unity, socio-cultural unity, tolerance and harmony among diversity, by ending class, ethnic, regional, linguistic, religious, gender discrimination and all kinds of ethnic untouchability, to ensure economic equality, prosperity and social justice on the basis of equitable inclusive and participatory principles. Construction of society  It has been decided to do,' said President Paudel in the message. 

Expressing the idea that caste discrimination and untouchability in social behavior can be reduced by bringing about positive changes in thinking, style, customs and social practices and behavior, President Paudel in his message expressed his wish that everyone will be inspired to build a civilized and untouchable, egalitarian, prosperous nation.