Jana Adhikar Party Opposes Proposal to Abolish Provincial Assemblies

Kathmandu. The Jana Adhikar Party has expressed its serious concern over the proposal put forward by Swarnim Wagle, Vice Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), to abolish the provincial assemblies, and has opposed it. 

Issuing a press release, party chairman Dr. Sarad Singh Yadav termed the proposal, which came up at the RSP's general convention, as regrettable and a clear indication of abolishing federalism. 

The press release stated, 'It is unfortunate that a proposal to abolish provincial assemblies has come at a time when there is a demand for federalism with full autonomy in the country. The abolition of provincial assemblies means the abolition of federalism itself.' The party recalled that federalism is not a gift but an achievement gained through long struggle and sacrifice by marginalized Madhesi, Tharu, indigenous, tribal, and minority communities. 

Warning against the 'audacity' to reconcentrate all powers in Kathmandu, the press release further stated, 'If such an attempt is made, this two-thirds government will not be able to withstand the upcoming struggle for rights.'

The Jana Adhikar Party reiterated its stance in favor of federalism with full autonomy and called on the people of the Tarai-Madhes to be ready to thwart any kind of attack on federalism.