Rautahat/kathmandu, April 7 -- In a landmark move aimed at addressing centuries of systemic oppression, the ruling party has formally decided to issue a public apology to the Dalit and historically marginalised communities. The decision, which appears as the fifth point of the government's 100-point governance reform agenda, marks the first time the Nepali state has officially acknowledged the institutionalised 'injustice, discrimination, and deprivation of opportunities' against these oppressed groups.

The government had earlier pledged to deliver a formal apology within 15 days of taking office, alongside the announcement of reform-oriented programmes designed to foster social justice, inclusive rehabilitation, and historic reconciliat...