Heed the landless

Can the political class again bridge their differences for the greater good?

Landlessness has persisted in Nepal for generations, stemming from the historical and discriminatory feudal land administration. This has disproportionately affected women, Dalits and ethnic groups, leaving around 1.3 million without lands , according to reports. Due to constant politicking in the country, they haven’t had legal rights over even the lands where they have settled for long. Legal land ownership is essential as it determines access to basic amenities such as security, food, drinking water, protection from natural disasters, healthcare and humanitarian support.