Kathmandu: Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Nawal Kishor Shah Sudi, has urged the Madhesi community to strengthen their unity to ensure the effective implementation of rights secured to date. Speaking at a health awareness programme organized by the Women Sub-Committee of the Sudi Society, the Minister highlighted the increased participation of the Madhesi community in the executive, judiciary, and legislature but stressed the necessity of further unity to obtain additional rights.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Minister expressed optimism that the Society would contribute constructively toward building a politically, socially, economically, and educationally empowered community. He emphasized the importance of collective efforts to institutionalize the achievements made by the community.
In addition to the Minister’s remarks, CPN (UML) leader and lawmaker Juli Kumari Mahato advocated for increased State investment in the development of Madhesi women. She underscored the importance of their economic, social, political, and educational advancement for the community’s overall progress.
Society Chair Sheetal Prasad Mahato stated that the programme aimed to engage in discussions with medical professionals regarding the symptoms and treatment of cancer. The focus was on raising awareness among women about breast and uterine cancer, contributing to public health education within the community.