Dhangadhi, August 26:

Third Dalit Parliament concluded yesterday with the announcement of the 10-point Dhangadhi declaration in Dhangadhi. The Parliament, attended by representatives of different organisations working for the benefit of the Dalits, expressed its support to the demand of democracy raised by conscious civilians and political parties. President of National Dalit commission, Bhagwat Bishwasi, Indian Dalit leaders, SP Arya and Sulekh Chand had participated the programme.

They raised their voices in favour of democracy and human rights and strongly condemned racial discrimination. They also condemned indifference shown by the State towards implementing implementing the 12-point Dhangadhi Declaration. The declaration was organised in Dadheldhura to mark the first National Haliya convention. Participants of the convention expressed their commitment to make an alliance to fight racial discrimination.