First Round of Talks Between Home Minister and Agitating Parties Concludes in Nijgadh

Kathmandu. The first round of talks between the Home Minister of the Government of Nepal and the agitating parties has concluded in Nijgadh, the sixth day of the 'Justice March (by foot) Against Meter Interest' that started from Janakpur. The discussion was held on the 6-point demands put forward by the meter interest victims at the Industry Commerce Association hall in Nijgadh. The Home Minister reached Nijgadh to meet the victims who were on a foot journey towards Kathmandu and discuss the problem.

According to Navi Nirga, spokesperson of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsha Samiti Against Meter Interest and Fraud, the first round of talks concluded positively and preparations are underway for the second round of talks.

Spokesperson Nirga said, 'The first round of talks with the Home Minister on our 6-point demands has concluded at the Industry Commerce Association hall in Nijgadh. Both the government and the movement are engaged in internal homework for the second round of talks.'

To get their demands met and to pressure for the effective implementation of past agreements, the victims started the Justice March by foot from Janakpurdham on Asar 25. The Struggle Committee has stated that the second round of talks will begin soon as both parties are engaged in internal discussions and homework.

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