Sadbhawana party announces new Madhesi protest plan in Nepal

The announcement by Sadbhawana Party (SP), a constituent of United Democratic Madhesi Front, came a day prior to a meeting by leaders of all four parties to chart out the future course of the protests going on since August last year.

Updated on: Jan 3, 2016, 01:22:31 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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One of the four Madhesi parties protesting against Nepal’s new constitution announced a separate plan of action on Saturday, adding fuel to speculations on differences within the group.

The announcement by Sadbhawana Party (SP), a constituent of United Democratic Madhesi Front, came a day prior to a meeting by leaders of all four parties to chart out the future course of the protests going on since August last year.

“We appeal to all to take part in our protest programmes to add further strength to the ongoing Madhes agitation,” said a release issued by the party in Kathmandu on Saturday.

The 9-day programme, which will start from Sunday, will include signature campaigns, wearing of black bands, unfurling of black flags and spreading awareness about the protests.

SP maintains the separate protests will be carried out along with providing “full assistance, support and participation” in UDMF’s own set of programmes.

The move comes at a time when SP chairman Rajendra Mahato is undergoing treatment in New Delhi for wounds sustained during a clash with police last week.

Sources within Madhesi parties say differences have surfaced within UDMF on how to continue with the protests.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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