Biratnagar, February 3:

Minister for Forest and Soil Conservation Matrika Yadav said today that the seven political parties can put an end to the Tarai unrest if they have the will. He said this before returning to Kathmandu after the inaugural function of the bird festival at the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Conservation.

Tarai groups engaged in criminal activities and other groups engaged in politics should be treated differently, he said, adding that the Tarai unrest is the result of a “conspiracy woven by foreigners”.

Maoist minister Yadav said he does not feel he is in the government.

Stating that only anti-royalists are in the government, he challenged the separatists to form the government after the constituent assembly polls. He urged all to participate in the polls at any cost.