The alliance will not be impacted by Janamat's departure: JSP-N
KATHMANDU, JANUARY 23
The Janamat Party, which left the Madhes government led by the Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal, is considering withdrawing its support from the federal government and launching a full-fledged anti-corruption campaign in the Taria region.
Dr. C.K. Raut, Chair of Janamat, told THT that the Madhes government was rife with corruption and that we could not be a part of it.
"We wanted to appoint a minister in Madhes cabinet from the Dalit community, but the ruling coalition opposed it and continued indulging the government in corruption," he said. "As a result, we plan to launch an anti-corruption campaign in Tarai soon."
He elaborated that they do not intend to be part of the government at both the central and provincial levels. "We will concentrate on the movement initiated by the party."
Meanwhile, Chandan Singh, Madhes Provincial Assembly member and Minister of Labour and Transportation, stated, "This government is not solely made up of JSP-N members. They violated the ruling coalition's norms. As a result, we have cut ties with the Madhes government."
Janamat held two key ministries in the Madhes government: Education and Culture, and Labour and Transportation. "Both of us submitted our resignation letters to the CM," said Chandan.
He further said, "The effect of this will be seen at the central government too."
Anita Devi Shah from Janamat serves as the central government's Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration.
Friction between ruling parties and Janamat has escalated in recent weeks over the Upper House election, which is scheduled for January 25. Today, it withdrew from the Madhes government.
According to reports, Janamat sought at least one seat in the National Assembly, but alliance partners opposed it. As a result, Dr. Raut left the ruling coalition meeting in Baluwatar midway through. Janamat has filed for candidacy in the Upper House from the Lumbini and Madhes Provinces. Since then, Janamat has not been part of any ruling coalition meetings.
Meanwhile, the conflict between Janamat and JSP-N is worsening. JSP-N chair Upendra Yadav was invited as a chief guest to Saptari on Monday to attend Madhes Agriculture University's foundation laying ceremonies.
However, Janamat objected, and despite this, Yadav attended and laid the foundation stone of the university.
It sparked clashes between the police and Janamat Party cadres. Mahes Prasad Yadav, the minister of education for Madhes, was hurt in a fight with police that also injured other Janamat leaders.
Chandan Singh, Janamat's General Secretary, said, "After such incidents, how can one stay in government? As a result, we chose to withdraw our support."
On the other hand, JSP-N spokesperson Manish Suman stated that the coalition has been closely monitoring Janamat's behavior because it has been acting against the ruling alliance.
"They argued that the education minister ought to make decisions regarding university-related programs, but the law does not prohibit lawmakers from laying the groundwork; consequently, a conflict arose," Manish Suman said.
In an attempt to halt the foundation-laying program, Janamat had also written to the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to the statement, inviting JSP-N
President Yadav to the event would jeopardize Saptari's peace and security.
Suman added that the National Assembly election put an end to the alliance's plans to exclude Janamat from the coalition. "Since it will not affect the province and we have a resounding majority even in the center, it happened for a better cause. We will go for a floor test if needed."
