Bhramins threaten to take up arms
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KATHMANDU, MAR 01 - The Brahmin community has warned of taking up arms if the state continues to deprive them of job opportunities by allotting reservation quotas to minority communities.
In a general assembly of Brahmins from across the country organised by Brahmin Samaj Nepal (BSN) on Tuesday in the Capital, they claimed the state had downplayed the contributions made by Brahmin people to the country.
“In the name of abolishing caste based discrimination, political parties have started discriminating against Brahmins,” said BSN member Om Sharma. “If this goes on, we will show them what we can do. We worship deities and perform rituals with our hands. If we are compelled, we will show our hands can carry guns too. We have been neglected as the government removed us from the list of indigenous Nepalis.”
According to the organiser, over 100,000 Brahmins from 73 districts attended the programme. “Brahmins from all districts except Manang and Mustang have come to take part in this general assembly,” said BSN Chairman Narayan Prasad Adhikari. “All lawmakers and politicians should keep this in mind that we will no longer tolerate discrimination.”
A participant from Rupandehi said they met in the Capital to show that Brahmins are united to fight for their rights. “We are marginalised in every sector. In villages, even banks and cooperatives deny interest-free loans to poor Brahmin farmers. They say the scheme is only for farmers from other castes,” said Krishna Prasad Bhattarai.
Prior to the assembly, Brahmins organised rallies from several parts of the Capital, including Kalanki, Maitidevi, Koteshwor and Jawalakhel.
Posted on: 2011-03-01 10:09
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