National Assembly Member Mahanta Thakur Expresses Dissatisfaction with Current Federalism Model and Governance

Kathmandu. National Assembly member Mahanta Thakur has expressed dissatisfaction with the current constitutional system and the structure of federalism. Addressing the National Assembly meeting, he argued that the ethnic, religious, and regional discrimination that has existed in the country since historical times has not yet ended.

During his address, Thakur stated that although the concept of federalism was conceived to end discrimination based on identity and population, the current seven-province structure has not been able to fully address the agendas of the movement. He clarified that his full agreement was not with the current seven-province structure, which was brought about by ignoring the proposals of various committees in the past for 10 or 11 provinces and the demand of the Madhesh movement for 'two Madhesh provinces east-west'.

Thakur strongly objected to the government's attempt to rule through ordinances by bypassing parliament. He warned that decisions coming through ordinances would not be acceptable to them as long as dissatisfaction with some provisions of the constitution remains.

Discussing his deteriorating health, Thakur said, 'I am physically weak right now, I have come here with the help of a marshal. But, in whatever condition I am, I will always stand for the rights of the people.'

He expressed hope that with the leadership of Madhesi origin in the main role of the government, there would be no further oppression and discrimination against Madhesh. He also expressed concern about possible government interference and potential vandalism at the offices of political parties.

Thakur expressed dissatisfaction with the current working style of the house and emphasized that the house and the government should be serious about justice for the oppressed communities.