Ministry urges end to caste discrimination and separate ghats during Chhath

Kathmandu, November 5 The Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security has urged the public not to engage in caste-based discrimination or untouchability during the Chhath festival and to ensure equal participation of all communities. Issuing a statement, the ministry drew the attention of all concerned to discriminatory practices such as constructing or arranging separate Chhath ghats for members of the Dalit community.

Stating that Chhath is a festival that symbolises religious, social and cultural harmony, the ministry expressed confidence that it would strengthen mutual understanding, brotherhood and national unity. It urged all concerned to refrain from activities that discriminate against people based on caste, class or community.