Terai-Madhesh based parties initiate discussions for unification

Kathmandu. The Federal Democratic Front, formed by parties centered in the Terai-Madhesh region, has initiated discussions to dissolve the front and move toward party unification.

The discussion took place during a meeting of the Democratic Front held at the former office of the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party Nepal in Babarmahal. Ramkumar Sharma, a leader of the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Nepal's Central Coordination Committee, stated that since change no longer seems possible through the front in the current climate, discussions have begun regarding the necessity of unity between parties within and outside the front.

Noting that no conclusion was reached as other party chairmen were absent due to prior commitments, he informed that preparatory work for party unification will commence once a meeting involving the chairmen is held.

The meeting, chaired by JSP Nepal patron Mahantha Thakur, did not see the participation of other party chairmen. It is reported that patron Thakur is positive about unity among all parties in the Terai-Madhesh and has indicated he will consult with his party's chairman to advance the unification process.

The Federal Democratic Front includes the JSP Nepal led by Upendra Yadav, the Janamat Party led by Dr. CK Raut, the Rastriya Mukti Party led by Rajendra Mahato, and the Nagarik Unmukti Party Nepal, where Resham Chaudhary serves as patron. Efforts have begun to integrate parties outside the front to form a unified political entity.

It is reported that, with the exception of Mahantha Thakur, the chairmen of other parties were absent as they were outside the valley. Thakur is expected to call a meeting of all party chairmen soon.

JSP Nepal leader Sharma stated that the party and the country can no longer be run by old methods and old leadership. He suggested that party chairmen and senior leaders should be given high-ranking honorary positions, while the youth should be brought into leadership roles.

Emphasizing a broad party unity that includes Madhesi, Tharu, Janajati, and Khas Arya communities, he stated that a national party should be formed under the leadership of the younger generation, with participation from the Himalayas, hills, and the Terai-Madhesh. He stressed the need for timely amendments and revisions to old ideologies and politics, and suggested maintaining special and reliable friendly relations with neighbors.