Nepal: Terai Strike Ends, Autonomy To Be Granted

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | March 6th, 2008 | Trackback

A strike in the lowland Terai area bordering India that was squeezing off the fuel supply to Kathmandu and causing power shortages came to an end Feb. 28 when the government signed an agreement to establish an autonomous province for the Madhesi people. This action represents a step into the future for Nepal and the beginning of a federal democratic republic comprising autonomous provinces, subject to the endorsement of the constituent assembly that will be elected April 10. The agreement should calm unrest in the Terai that has been simmering for months as the Madhesi have rallied for a political voice and an end to discrimination, and should confirm that the election will be held as planned.

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