Madhesh-Centric Parties Prepare to Form New Front After Federal Democratic Front Dissolution
Summary
Madhesh-centric parties that split from the Federal Democratic Front are preparing to announce a new progressive front in Kathmandu. Leaders say the alliance is meant to unite Tarai-Madhesh parties, but critics remain skeptical after repeated cycles of fragmentation and revival.
Key Points
- Several Madhesh-centric parties that left the Federal Democratic Front are preparing to launch a new progressive front.
- The original front was formed in April 2081 by seven Tarai-Madhesh parties to press for federalism, identity-based provincial naming, and constitutional issues.
- Rajendra Mahato says the old front still exists in name only, while Upendra Yadav’s camp is driving the new progressive front.
- The article traces a long history of Madhesh party alliances, splits, agitations, and electoral setbacks since the Madhesh movement of 2064.
