Janata Samajbadi Party Chair Upendra Yadav Stresses Federalism Defense and Madhes Liberation as Key Agendas

Saptari. Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal Chairman Upendra Yadav has stated that the defense of a fully empowered federalism and the liberation of Madhes are the main agendas of his party.

Addressing a regional gathering and training session for youth students in Patthargada, Dakneshwori Municipality, Saptari, he declared readiness to engage in any struggle to achieve these goals. 

Yadav, who is also a candidate for the House of Representatives from Saptari Constituency No. 3, discussed that federalism was established on the foundation of the Madhes people's revolt, claiming it was never an agenda of the Nepali Congress or CPN-UML. Yadav aggressively targeted the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), accusing it of aiming to abolish federalism if it secured a majority in the elections. 

He argued that RSP's decision not to field candidates in the provinces clearly reveals its intentions. Recalling that the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML were unwilling to accept Madhesi identity during the naming of Madhes Province, Yadav noted that it would have been impossible for a province based on identity to be formed without a two-thirds majority held by Madhes-centric parties. Stating that naming other provinces in the country after rivers is impractical, he pointed out that Madhes is the only province carrying an identity.

Yadav mentioned that the Madhesi and oppressed communities in the country still have to fight for their rights. He complained that the 22 districts from Mechi to Mahakali, which should be considered Madhes, have been divided, and single-caste dominance still prevails in the bureaucracy. 

Pointing out that 65 CDOs across 77 districts belonging to the Khas Bahun community reflects a lack of equal stake, he appealed to strengthen JSP to amend and rewrite the constitution. 

Commenting that the education sector in Madhes has been strategically destroyed, Yadav stated that the absence of teachers in schools and colleges has caused Madhesi manpower to lag behind in competitions like the Public Service Commission. He urged youth students to remain vigilant as forces opposing federalism and reservation are trying to mislead the Madhesi people. 

He emphasized the need to move forward by cutting through the false promises of anti-Madhes elements, as the upcoming election will decide the fate and future of Madhes.