Magar : Identity in Nepal's Politics | Communist Parties & Caste | Dr. Pratibha Pun | Falcha Talks

What has shaped the Magar community's position in Nepalese politics, and what can be done to build a stronger future? In this episode of Falcha Talks, Dr. Bhoj Vikram Budha Magar, a researcher whose work focuses on Magar identity in politics and the perception of Communist parties toward identity politics, shares his experiences and perspectives on Magar identity, political participation, community awareness, and Nepal's broader political landscape. The conversation explores his political journey, childhood and upbringing, education, Ph.D. research, Magar identity in politics, the role of Nepali Communist parties in caste and social-class issues, community identity movements, and the factors that have influenced the Magar community over time. Dr. Bhoj Vikram Budha Magar also discusses what could be done to create better opportunities for the Magar community, the implications of sending intellectual and educated people abroad, and possible approaches to resolving caste and community conflicts in Nepal. Research on Magar political participation and Indigenous representation in Nepal has also examined questions of inclusion,political representation, federalism, and the relationship between ethnic identity and party politics. Host: Dr. Pratibha Pun Guest: Dr. Bhoj Vikram Budha Magar Podcast: Falcha Talks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Highlights 01:48 Introduction 05:26 Childhood & Upbringing 08:56 Political Journey/Experience so far 10:29 Thoughts on joining the Army 11:06 Managing Politics & Education Simultaneously 12:36 Subject of Ph.D. Research 13:42 Nepali Communist Parties on Social Class Issues 16:53 What could've been done better by NPCs 20:22 Communities & Identity Protests 20:59 Magar Identity in Politics 29:41 Magar Community's Awareness Today 34:20 Did Magars lack reasoning? 38:24 Building a Better Future for Magars 44:37 Reality of Sending Intellectuals Abroad 46:14 Indigenous People's Presence in Local Government 50:50 Resolving Community & Caste Conflicts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Falcha Talks : Stay connected with Falcha Talks and join the conversation across our social platforms: TikTok :   / falcha.talks   Instagram :   / falchapodcast   Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Falcha Talks brings conversations exploring mental health, psychology, culture, society, business, and the ideas shaping Nepal. #magar #MagarCommunity #MagarIdentity #nepalpolitics #nepalipolitics #community #FalchaTalks #nepalipodcasts #nepal