From Grieving Mother to MP: Rachana Khatiwada’s Story
Rachana Khatiwada, the mother of a young protester who died during the September 8 Gen Z movement, has been included in the Proportional Representation (PR) list for the House of Representatives from the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
Her name appeared on the list on Sunday. While relatives and friends sent messages of congratulations, Rachana says the moment brings mixed emotions.
“I cannot feel happy,” she says. “No matter where I reach, my son will not return.”
A Mother Carrying a Heavy Responsibility
Rachana’s 23-year-old son Rasik Khatiwada was killed during the protest in Baneshwar last year. Since then, she has been demanding justice for him and others who died during the movement.
Now, she says her new role as a lawmaker comes with responsibility.
She is th...
