Is identity politics necessary for people’s representation in Nepal?

Many political parties in Nepal claim to represent people belonging to a particular social class, community or ethnicity. They carry the agenda that these people are underrepresented, excluded and marginalised in both public institutions and the political system in Nepal , hence identity politics is necessary.

Personally, I support inclusion and affirmative action. However, when we analyse identity politics and representation in the light of contextual political and socio-economic realities, we see contradictions, gaps, confusions, distortions and manipulations everywhere.