Tharu voters frustrated as leadership splits overshadow community concerns

Key Points

• The Tharu community has been protesting for equal rights, dignity, and proportional representation in state institutions for years.
• Internal disputes among leaders, especially in the Nagarik Unmukti Party, have caused disillusionment among Tharu voters in Kailali-1.
• Despite the Tharu majority in Kailali-1, voters feel treated as a vote bank with unfulfilled promises post-elections.
• Community members seek accountable, development-oriented leadership that respects Tharu identity and inclusion.
• The 2015 Tikapur incident remains a significant memory influencing community politics and expectations.