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Praveen Kumar Yadav

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Far from progressive

Published On: September 29, 2019 01:25 AM NPT By: Praveen Kumar Yadav

In his recent op-ed in Republica, Jivesh Jha wrote that Nepal’s constitution is one of the most progressive documents in the world (see “Our constitution is one of the most progressive documents,” Sept 18). He went on mentioning the progressive provisions of the constitution but ignored its regressive and flawed aspects.

Credibility in question

Published On: August 2, 2018 12:30 AM NPT By: Praveen Kumar Yadav

The NHRC’s Maleth report tends to justify use of force by law enforcement agencies. It goes against human rights norms and standards

Preventing torture

Published On: June 26, 2018 12:30 AM NPT By: Praveen Kumar Yadav

The revised criminal code is an attempt toward systematic reform to address torture-related impunity. It should be implemented

Province 2 puzzle

Published On: September 11, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Praveen Kumar Yadav

Many of them know that results of local polls have nothing to do with the task of constitution amendment.

Politics of relief

Published On: August 21, 2017 08:00 AM NPT By: Praveen Kumar Yadav

Some flood victims complained that party cadres had listed even those not affected by floods as flood victims.

It’s not right

Published On: June 26, 2017 12:25 AM NPT By: Praveen Kumar Yadav

Historically the security forces in Nepal have used force, threats and torture to control the population

We are sorry

Published On: July 12, 2016 12:25 AM NPT By: Praveen Kumar Yadav

Political movement has failed to address the rampant social discrimination in Madhesh