An apology isn’t enough

The state has finally recognised its mistakes. But will this government hit the rigid caste structure?

On March 27, the very first Cabinet meeting of the newly elected Balen government announced a series of reform measures to improve governance, including a plan to offer a state apology to Dalits and other marginalised groups. This was also part of the election manifesto of the ruling party, Rastriya Swatantra Party. Many Dalits seem elated by this announcement.