Leaders of Dalit movement and leaders of political parties have demanded to make a unified law on the rights of Dalit community. They say that although the government has made most of the laws according to the fundamental rights, the necessary laws for the upliftment, empowerment and development of the Dalit community as mentioned in the constitution have not yet been made.

Speakers participating in the interaction program held by the Dalit Women's Association in Kathmandu complained that although the constitution provides special protection and rights to the Dalit community according to the law, the government has not taken any action accordingly.

They demand that a unified law regarding Dalits should be made as soon as possible to implement the provisions of Article 40 of the Constitution.  Speaking at the

event, Meen Bishwakarma, head of propaganda department of Nepali Congress, said that due to the weak interest of the parties and the government regarding the sensitive situation of the Dalit community, the rights provided in the constitution could not be implemented.

Laws related to fundamental rights should be formulated and implemented within three years of the promulgation of the constitution, but the government has not made laws regarding the rights of the Dalit community even for 10 years, he said. 

Nepal Samajwadi Party vice president and founder president of Dalit Mahila Sangh, Durga Shob, said that the Dalit community's lack of rights should be brought to the attention of the Dalit community due to the fact that the law has not been enacted despite the guarantees provided by the constitution. He says that it is objectionable that the government did not pay attention to the creation of laws according to fundamental rights for 10 years. The government should implement the provisions of the constitution by making laws. But even for 10 years, the government did not show any interest in it," she said. "The main reason for this is the exclusion of the Dalit community from the state. It is not normal that we have to protest even to implement the provision in the constitution.'

She said that due to the influence of the society based on the caste system, the government is not ready to provide rights to the Dalit community from the point of view of justice and equality. Although the new constitution ensures 33 percent representation of women, she drew attention to the fact that only the women of the Khasarya community are enjoying that reservation.

CPN-UML MP Chandra Bahadur Bishwakarma said that it is necessary to inform the government about the situation and needs of the Dalit community. Similarly, CPN-Maoist Center MP Ranendra Barali demanded that the government take the initiative to enact laws to ensure the rights according to the constitution after discussing with all parties and stakeholders.

Member of the House of Representatives, Harkamaya Bishwakarma, demanded that the government formulate an integrated law on Dalit rights and implement it immediately. Padam Bahadur Pariyar, a member of the National Assembly, said that there is a need for everyone's interest and support in creating a law on the rights of the Dalit community.

'We have a role in Parliament. For that, not only us, but also experts and civil society should play a role," he said. "If the government can be made clear about its need and justification in a unified voice from all sides, the bill will be made, and it will be implemented." Sita Mizar, a member of the House of Representatives, said that important issues like law making should be discussed thoroughly and moved forward. 

'It is better to have a law than no law at all. But if we don't have interest and participation in law making, it may not be useful for us even if it becomes a law,' she said, 'That's why everyone's participation in law making is necessary. As a result, the implementation of that law will also be effective tomorrow.' In the

program, researchers JB Vishwakarma and Sushil VK presented a paper on the condition of the Dalit community and the need for a unified law.