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Umesh Biswakarma


For years, Umesh Biswakarma wanted to serve his community as a politician. He understood the impact he could have on society as an empowered Dalit lawmake.

During his college years, he made significant strides towards becoming the regional President of the All Nepal National Free Student Union. However, due to the discrimination he faced in the office, he sought the means to broadcast the societal wrongs he and other Dalits face on a daily basis. Hence, his career in journalism was born.

Years later, he successfully published articles in numerous local newspapers and weekly magazines. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief and an active reporter for Jana Sudhar, a local Nepali-language magazine that serves the Dalit constituency in Bhiratnagar.

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