(1) The socially backward women, Dalit, indigenous
people, indigenous nationalities, Madhesi, Tharu, minorities, persons with
disabilities, marginalized communities, Muslims, backward classes, gender and
sexual minorities, youths, farmers, labourers, oppressed or citizens of backward
regions and indigent Khas Aryashall have the right to participate in the State
bodies on the basis of inclusive principle.
(2) The indigent citizens and citizens of the communities on the verge of
extinction shall have the right to get special opportunities and benefits in
education, health, housing, employment, food and social security for their
protection, upliftment, empowerment and development.
(3) The citizens with disabilities shall have the right to live with dignity
and honour, with the identity of their diversity, and have equal access to public
services and facilities.
(4) Every farmer shall have the right to have access to lands for agro
activities, select and protect local seeds and agro species which have been used
and pursued traditionally, in accordance with law.
(5) The families of the martyrs who have sacrificed their life, persons
who were forced to disappear, and those who became disabled and injured in all
people’s movements, armed conflicts and revolutions that have been carried out for
progressive democratic changes in Nepal, democracy fighters, conflict victims and
displaced ones, persons with disabilities, the injured and victims shall have the
right to get a prioritized opportunity, with justice and due respect, in education,
health, employment, housing and social security, in accordance with law.