Dalits begin relay hunger strike 
The Dalit Civil Movement has begun a 24-hour relay hunger strike at Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu from Tuesday morning stating that the government ignored their 15-point demands.
Among others, the Dalits have demanded proportional representation in the upcoming constituent assembly. They have demanded that at least 20 percent Dalits should be included in all government agencies. Some half a dozen activists including Shankar Biswakarma are sitting in the relay strike.
The agitators had also submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, to which the agitators said government turned deaf ear.
The hunger strike began at 9 am in the morning. nepalnews.com ia Aug 14 07
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