Not just an ordinary citizen, but an elected Dalit woman representative—Bimala Bishwakarma—was subjected to public caste-based abuse, humiliation, and even physical assault. And all of it happened while she was attending to her public duties inside a political office.
The perpetrator? A female community health volunteer, someone supposedly sworn to serve the very community she insulted.
This incident not only reflects the appalling state of our collective social consciousness, but also amounts to a direct insult to our Constitution, our legal system, and our moral values.
The Problem Runs Deep — It’s Not Just One Person’s Fault
What happened in Panchkhal Municipality–13 is not just a mistake by one individual named Yamuna Naraal.
It is the bitter fruit of a deep-rooted social structure that has oppressed Dalits for centuries.
It shows that despite what is written in our Constitution, equality is yet to be realized in practice.
The words used—vile and venomous: “Kamini,” “You brought the wrath of gods upon me,” “Get out,”
Such words degrade not just womanhood, but human dignity itself.
If a Dalit Representative Isn’t Safe, What About the Dalit Public?
When an elected representative herself is publicly humiliated, pushed around, and insulted based on her caste,
it’s not hard to imagine the everyday reality of ordinary Dalit citizens.
This is not an isolated event.
It’s a direct attack on the dignity of the entire Dalit community.
Police Showed Promptness – Now the Judiciary and the State Must Step In
The police acted swiftly—arresting Yamuna Naraal within hours of the complaint.
That deserves acknowledgment.
- But now comes the real test:
- Will the judiciary deliver meaningful justice?
- Will the State stand firmly against this discrimination?
- Will this become a landmark case, or just another statistic buried in dusty files?
If this case, too, is forgotten like many others, then every word of our Constitution is just an empty slogan.
The Final Question: What Century Are We Living In?
- In the 21st century,
- In a Federal Democratic Republic,
- Where women are leading institutions,
- And where the Constitution officially abolishes untouchability,
— if someone can still insult a Dalit woman in public by calling her “Kamini” and push her out of an office,
we are not progressing, we are only pretending.
The time has come for decisive action.
This is not just about punishing one woman—
It’s about sparking awareness, enforcing justice, and standing united against caste-based hate.
If not, be ready to keep reading headlines like
“Dalit Representative Abused Again”—every single month.
