Nepal hosted its first international LGBTIQ tourism conference, aiming to attract a share of the multi-billion dollar pink market following the landmark recognition of same-sex marriage. The conference highlighted the need for equal economic opportunities for the LGBTIQ community and discussed the potential of rainbow tourism to foster inclusion and economic growth.
The Congress party’s Nyay Patra manifesto for 2024 aims to tackle society’s pressing issues, including unemployment, rising prices, suppression of civil liberties, and the deterioration of public institutions. Critics, however, have misrepresented the manifesto as radical redistribution, prompting Prime Minister Modi to issue a dog whistle against the party. The manifesto emphasizes equitable representation and opportunities for disadvantaged groups. It advocates for a Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) to provide evidence-based data on social and economic disparities. The Congress party has a history of inclusiveness and incrementalism, from the Green Revolution to financial inclusion. The manifesto proposes reasonable measures to address inequality while considering the needs of all sections of society.
