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Madhesi-Koirala Government talks collapse
South East Asia News.Net
Wednesday 27th February, 2008 (ANI)
Kathmandu, Feb.27 : A leader of the Madhesis in Nepal has said that talks with the coalition government headed by Prime MInister G.P.Koirala have collapsed.
Rajendra Mahato told reporters here that his Madhesi Front would carry on its general strike in the south of Nepal, which has strangled fuel supplies nation-wide.
According to the BBC, the Madhesis form roughly a third of Nepal's population, and they are now demanding rights after years of neglect.
Mahato claimed that Kathmandu had shown "no interest" in making concessions on Madhesi demands.
These include asking for their own state within Nepal, with the right to self-determination.
Another Madhesi official said the talks had "collapsed" and described the government as "irresponsible".
Government ministers could not be reached for comment.
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kubara
02-27-08, 11:13 AM |
Madhesi-Koirala Government talks collapse
It sounds that the the coalition government is asking the King to carry on again. His pro parties are giving up to take part in CA election etc.
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Tejas Gunas
02-27-08, 02:38 PM |
iff this is a genuine movement of 33.3 % of populace...
They need a leader to be a bit more shrewd...in the democratic progression of “as is” post April...they would greatly shape the nation of Nepal...but now they are headed for a spanking, or worse, from the ruling class
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