Chaudhary reflects on suffering and unfulfilled promises on protest anniversary

Kathmandu, August 23 - It has been nine years since the incident in Tikapur, Kailali, which occurred during the Tharuhat, Tharuwan, and Akhand Sudurpaschim movement. On August 24, 2015, seven policemen, including Senior Superintendent of Police Laxman Neupane, and one minor were killed in the protests.

Resham Lal Chaudhary, a leader of the Nagarik Unmukti Party who was also imprisoned for his role in the incident, has described today as a dark day for the residents of Tikapur.

He posted on Facebook: "A black day for all Tikapur residents. The day of the Tharu rebellion, when our property was looted and set on fire."

Chaudhary mentioned that although he has been out of prison for almost a year and a half, he has not yet been able to visit Phulbari FM. He added, "Nagarik Unmukti Party emerged from the suffering of prisoners of conscience; I only had taken the initiation. It is excruciating to see that, in the name of political prisoners, others not only take undue advantages but also begin to torment us."