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First Dalit woman CDO says caste discrimination is an affront to society

Born as a girl in a Dalit family meant a lot of struggle for this 44-year-old civil servant, who is determined to work towards fighting the social scourge of casteism. First Dalit woman CDO says caste discrimination is an affront to society
Sita Pariyar, 44, has become the first Dalit woman chief district officer.  Photo via Pariyar’s Facebook
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Anup Ojha
Published at : February 20, 2022
Updated at : February 20, 2022 07:34
Kathmandu

Anup Ojha

Anup Ojha was a reporter for The Kathmandu Post primarily covering social issues, crime, and human interest stories since 2011. Before moving to the social beat, Ojha covered arts and culture for the Post for four years.


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