The meeting of the Association Of Nepali Teraian in America (ANTA) New York City chapter appreciated the Nepal government’s decision to grant 45% reservations in the civil service to the Dalits, Women, Janajatis, Madhesis and the disabled.

The ANTA also expressed satisfaction over the cabinet decision to pass a citizenship bill, which will provide citizenship certificates to the millions of Madhesis.

A press statement issued by the ANTA said, “There was also a note of caution. What part of that 45% will go to the Madhesi? Will the new bill on citizenship be implemented and implemented well?”

The meeting also agreed to keep up the pressure on other issues of Madhesi marginalization in Nepal and the Diaspora.

The chapter will soon hold its elections.