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The Miseries of Musahars in Madhesh: An entire community struggles for land, livelihood, and basic rights

Despite decades of promises and millions spent on housing programs, the Musahar community in Madhesh remains landless and forgotten. Living in makeshift homes and relying on seasonal labor, their fight for basic rights is met with systemic neglect and deep-rooted discrimination.
By Sneha Karna

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Prakash Sada, dressed in a green T-shirt, a towel on his shoulder, and half pants with a flower pattern, was sitting in the courtyard chatting with a friend when we reached Musahari Tol in Tilahi. He was consulting with relatives about preparations for the Chhath festival after the festival of Tihar. The conversation revolved around the expenses of this year's Chhath and other necessary preparations.

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