Former Supreme Court Justice Girishchandra Lal States Madhesh Leadership Vacuum Due to Lack of New Leadership

Summary

Former Supreme Court Justice Girishchandra Lal says Madhesh is facing a leadership vacuum because new leaders have failed to emerge to replace the old guard. Speakers at a Kathmandu interaction warned that Madhesh’s political gains could be at risk if constitutional amendments and internal divisions weaken its movement.

Key Points
  • Former Supreme Court Justice Girishchandra Lal said Madhesh faces a leadership vacuum because new leadership has not emerged to replace older leaders.
  • He urged the younger generation to become active and work hard to find leaders who genuinely serve the people.
  • Senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi warned that Madhesh’s rights could be lost if the constitution is amended and politics is mishandled.
  • Speakers at the program alleged that the state is trying to create divisions among Madhesi, Muslim, and Tharu communities.
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