Terai Madhes Loktantrik Party Splits from Upendra Yadav-led JSP Nepal Amid Election Preparations

The House of Representatives elections are scheduled for this coming Falgun 21. Political parties are busy with door-to-door campaigns to win the election in their favor. Leaders are continuing to switch parties. However, the Terai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP), which had merged just on Poush 27, has now separated from the JSP Nepal led by Upendra Yadav.

TMLP Chairman Bhrishachandra Lal issued a press release on Sunday announcing the separation, stating that there is no relationship with JSP Nepal.

Initially, TMLP had merged with the then-Loktantrik Samajwadi Party led by Mahantha Thakur. Later, a merger took place between LSP and JSP Nepal.

An agreement was reached on Mangsir 24 for the merger of the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party, Janata Pragatisheel Party, and Terai-Madhes Loktantrik Party. However, the merger process could not be completed as per the agreement.

Chairman Lal of TMLP claimed that his party was not given institutional participation in the merger process, even though the merger between LSP and JSP Nepal took place on Poush 27. He clarified that TMLP has no relationship with JSP Nepal, keeping in mind political decorum, self-respect, and institutional values.

The press release stated, 'There was no mindset to move forward unitedly with the message of correcting past mistakes by building a broad political force with the agenda of Madhesis and other marginalized groups.'

TMLP stated that it will continue to work tirelessly for the agenda of Madhesis, Tharus, indigenous nationalities, Dalits, Muslims, and others, and urged voters to cast their ballots for candidates who believe in republicanism, federalism, and inclusive democracy in the elections to be held on Falgun 21.