TMLP withdraws support to govt

Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) today decided to withdraw support to the Maoist-led coalition government.

A meeting of party's central committee took this decision, accusing the government of failing to work in favour of Madhesi people and implement the agreements reached with Madhesi parties earlier.

The TMLP had given support to the government from outside.

The central committee also discussed the 'protest movement' the party is is preparing to launch in order to pressure the government to implement the past agreements. The central committee meeting continue Friday as well. nepalnews.com mk Jan 01 08