Kathmandu – Dalit rights activists have protested at the Nepali Congress central office in Sanepa, demanding the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and action against him, saying that Satyandra Kumar Ram (Chamar) and Neha Rauniyar, who had an inter-caste marriage were arrested on the instructions of the Home Minister.

A team led by Dalit rights activist Khagendra Sunar reached the central office, Sanepa and protested, demanding the resignation of the Home Minister and action against him. The team has submitted a letter of attention to the Secretary of the Central Office, Dr. Pradeep Parajuli.

They reached the Congress office carrying placards with slogans such as ‘Take action against the Home Minister who commits violence against Dalits, dismiss the Home Minister involved in caste violence’.