Incident Reports

Madhesi Front stages 42-km human chain demonstration

2015-12-12

Madhes, Rautahat, Gaur, Ward 2

The agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front on Friday demonstrated forming a human chain along the 42-kilometre road-section from Gaur to Chandranigahapur. The demonstration aimed at exerting pressure on the government to fulfill the demands of UDMF. Locals who took part in the demonstration demanded that the government immediately addressed the issues of Madhes and ended the ongoing agitation. Thousands of people – including elders and children – from adjoining villages and urban areas took part in the demonstration from 1 pm to 2 pm. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Demonstration
Primary Cause Contestation over Constitution and federal restructuring
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Other/multiple/unspecified political affiliation
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people n/a
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Government and civil servants at central level
Actor 2 - Youth na
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