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UML-led quartet still eyes MJF support
A meeting of the four parties of a proposed ruling alliance – CPN (UML), Nepali Congress, Terai Madhesi Loktantrik Party (TMLP) and Sadbhawana Party (SP) — on Saturday decided to hold discussions with Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) leadership to bring … Continue reading
NC-UML coalition closer to majority
The NC-UML alliance has reached closer on forming a new government under the leadership of UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal. After several rounds of bilateral and multilateral talks till late evening Tuesday, the coalition has garnered verbal support from at … Continue reading
Govt formation uncertain, fresh rift in MJF
The formation of a new government has been uncertain due failure on the part of Madhesh-based parties to make a clear decision regarding their support to the coalition. Even the CPN-UML, which is set to lead the new coalition, is … Continue reading
Complexities of Madhesi politics
KATHMANDU: Since the restoration of democracy in 2006, Madhes has been a prominent issue in Nepali politics. Madhes-based parties have been constantly struggling for the identity of the Madhesi people and to achieve social and economic justice. Before the Janaandolan-2, … Continue reading
Madhesi leaders ask caretaker PM to end House obstruction
Leaders of Madhesi parties have asked caretaker Prime Minister and Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal to end the obstruction created by his party in the legislature parliament in order to pave the way for formation of a majority government. Top … Continue reading
Saptari schools shut for four consecutive days
Rajbiraj: Teachers affiliated to the Nepal Teachers’ Union have been disrupting regular classes in all schools in Saptari district for the last four days to protest a local student leader’s act of misbehaving with District Education Officer Kedar Tiwari. Ram … Continue reading
MJF throws its weight behind UML
KATHMANDU: The Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (MJF) has agreed to support the CPN-UML to lead the next coalition government. This deal was made at a late night meeting between Nepali Congress (NC) president and former prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala and … Continue reading
Madhesi parties stress on consensus
KATHMANDU: Three Madhes-based parties Terai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP), Sadbhawana Party-Mahato and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) on Wednesday urged for consensus to form a new government irrespective of the leadership. Speaking to journalists, the leader of Madhesi Janadhikar Forum JP … Continue reading
NC to mobilise sister organisations against govt
Main opposition Nepali Congress has decided to mobilise its sister organisations to put more pressure on the government to withdraw its plan to sack army chief Rookmangud Katawal. An informal meeting of the senior NC leaders at the residence of … Continue reading
Nation divided over Katawal
KATHMANDU: The Maoist-led government’s attempt to remove Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Rookmangud Katawal from office has stalled and divided the nation. Both Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and CPN (UML) President Jhala Nath Khanal, within their respective circles, … Continue reading