Kathmandu: In an effort to address Madhes-related concerns, leaders from six Madhes-centric political parties convened on Tuesday, signaling renewed dialogue on issues such as constitutional amendments. The meeting, held at the Samarpan Academy in Dhumbarahi, aimed to establish a framework, objectives, and a common agenda for forming a united front.
Although no concrete decisions were reached, participants expressed optimism about progress.
The working group formed by the parties agreed to continue their dialogue, emphasizing the importance of resolving long-standing communication gaps.
Constitutional amendments and the government’s ordinance bypassing Parliament were among the key issues discussed. Madhes-centric parties have been pushing for amendments that address regional grievances. The Jana Pragatisheel Party, led by Hridayesh Tripathi, coordinated the meeting as part of ongoing efforts to bring the parties together.
Representatives from Janamat, Loktantrik Samajwadi Party-Nepal, Rashtriya Mukti Party, Jana Pragatisheel Party, Tarai Madhesh Loktantrik Party, and independent legislator Ameresh Kumar Singh participated in the discussions. However, the Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal, led by Upendra Yadav, was notably absent.
Party leaders, including Renu Yadav, Rajkishore Yadav, Abdul Khan, Sharad Yadav, and Keshav Jha, were tasked with bridging dialogue gaps and advancing the agenda for Madhes issues. The next meeting is expected to solidify the framework for collaboration.