Madhesi front to burn new constitution

Rajbiraj, September 17          

United Madhesi Front Saptari chapter today made public fresh protest programmes in the district.

Issuing a statement on behalf of the front, Information and Communication Committee Coordinator Amarnath Mandal said the front would stage a torch rally in Rajbiraj on September 19, hoist black flags in various places and people would tie black bands on their arms in symbolic protest on September 20 and hold a mass gathering in Rajbiraj with the slogan: “Let’s go to Rajbiraj and defy the new constitution by burning it as the statute is against the welfare of the Madhesi people, on September 21.”

The statement also claimed that the Tarai Madhes national Campaign would join the protest expressing solidarity with them.

The front has urged all the people to extend continued support and join the decisive protest aimed at establishing the rights and opportunities for the Madhes and its people.