Seven Parties Form Alliance in Terai/Madhesh
Summary
Seven parties have formed an alliance in Terai/Madhesh, with an official announcement set for August 8. The coalition brings together rival Madhesi leaders including Upendra Yadav, CK Raut, and Prabhu Sah, despite their long history of political conflict.
Key Points
- A seven-party alliance has been formed in Terai/Madhesh and is scheduled to be announced on August 8.
- The alliance includes JSP Nepal, Janamat Party, Nagarik Unmukti Party Nepal, Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party, Nepal Federal Samajwadi Party, Aam Janata Party, and Bahujan Ekta Party.
- Upendra Yadav, CK Raut, and Prabhu Sah—longtime political rivals—are now part of the same alliance.
- Leaders say the coalition was formed because of the current political situation and may expand to include more parties with similar ideology.