Badimalika Municipality to deny services to people neglecting elderly parents

BAJURA: In a bid to enforce old-age security, Badimalika Municipality in Bajura has come up with a noble idea.

As per the new plan, the Municipality will be denied the administrative facilities including birth, and death registrations to those who are found staying away from their responsibility to look after their old age parents.

Likewise, those who are found promoting Chhaupadi, involving in gender violence, and alcoholism would also be deprived of the facilities.

Speaking at an interaction on 'Chhaupadi-free campaign and drive against gender violence' in the district on Friday, the Municipality Mayor Padam Baduwal said the municipality is committed to enforcing the rules.

He also pointed out the role of priests and witch-doctors in controlling racial and gender discrimination.

Likewise, the Municipality official Kabita Bista urged to build a civic society that will treat women equally.

The one-day interaction also issued a seven-point declaration.