Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Holds Talks in Janakpurdham Amidst Communal Tensions
Summary
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung held talks with religious organizations in Janakpurdham amid rising communal tensions in Terai Madhesh, where protestors demanded that Nepal be declared a Hindu nation. Participants said the discussions led to an understanding, though the government has not made any official announcement.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, acting on the instruction of Prime Minister Balen Shah, met religious groups in Janakpurdham to help ease communal tensions in Terai Madhesh.
- Representatives of Hindu organizations submitted a 19-point demand, led by calls to declare Nepal a Hindu nation and to regulate religious practices and public displays during festivals.
- Participants claimed the Home Minister agreed to raise the Hindu nation issue in parliament within three months, but no official agreement has been released.
- Protestors said they have withdrawn their agitation after the talks, though the government has not confirmed the details publicly.
