Dalit movement started in Nepal since 1950 A.D. It is as old as the democratic movement of the
country. The below is an attempt to present the chronology of Dalit rights movement that has
evolved so far.

Initial stage (prior to 1950 A.D)
1940 A.D- Revolt of Sarbajeet Bishwakarma
1947 A.D- Formation of Tailor Union

Sensitization (1950-1960)
Process of organizational development began
Dalit issue included in the land movement led by Bhim Duta Pant
Dr. BR Ambedkar’s visit to Nepal and its mammoth impact
Dalit was allowed to enter to the Pashupatinath Temple
Construction of the Bijeshwori Hostel

Structural Evolution (1960-1990)
Muluki Ain issued in 1963 by abolishing untouchability
Dalit Human Development Council was formed in 1967
First Dalit conference was held demanding for reservation in 1972

Referendum in Nepal, 1979
Excluded Caste Uplfitment Forum was formed in 1988
Formation of Caste Equality Society
Contemporary status (1990-present)
Ideological polarization of Dalit issues among various political parties & organization in Nepal
Formation of Dalit Political sister organizations
Participation of Dalit in the Maoist movement of 1995-2006

Development of Dalit NGOs in Nepal
Internationalization of Dalit issues
Sensitization and movement of Chamar against exclusion
Haliya movement in Parvat & Baglung districts of Nepal
Haliya, Badi, Doli and Khalo movement in Far-Western province of Nepal
Second Peoples’ Movement, 2005/2006
Formation of first Constituent Assembly (CA), 2008 and issue of Dalit raised in the parliament
Dissolution of First Constituent Assembly (CA), 2012
Formation of Second Constituent Assembly (CA), 2013 and issue of marginalized strongly
raised in the parliament
Promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal, 2015 and Dalit rights are ensured under fundamental
rights

Three-tier election held successfully in Nepal, 2017 and representation of Dalit from Local to
Federal level

Some laws have been formulated for Dalit mainstreaming