KATHMANDU: In a bid to verify the authenticity of the two factions of the Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (MJF), the Election Commission on Monday verified 18 leaders of the Gachhadar-led faction and verified their support to the faction.

“They all were present at the EC along with their respective citizenship certificates and signed that they supported the Gachhadar-led faction,” said Uddhav Baskota, EC spokesperson.

He said the EC would continue its work to decide on the authenticity of the two factions.