Nirpa Bahadur Odd
Nirpa Bahadur Odd, former Mayor of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City in Kailali district, Sudurpashchim Province, made history in 2017 as the first Dalit mayor of a sub-metropolitan city in Nepal. A Nepali Congress leader, he symbolizes progress in caste inclusion and champions equality, smart city development, and opportunities for marginalized communities.