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Kathmandu, December 15 It is very likely that Janajati and Madheshi communities will have a stronger presence in the new House of Representatives than what they had in the dissolved Parliament. Analysing results of first-past-the-post elections for the Lower House, 84 are found to represent the traditionally dominant Khas Arya group including Brahmins and Chhetris. Likewise, there are 36 Janajati…

Govt’s relevance rests on addressing Madhesis, Janajatis’ concerns: PM

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal addresses the Parliament in Kathmandu on Wednesday, 14 September 2016. Photo: RSS Kathmandu, September 14 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal today told leaders of the United Democratic Madhesi Front and Federal Alliance that if the current coalition government failed to address the agenda of Madhesis and Janajatis, its relevance would end. Tarai Madhes Democratic…