United Republican Front (URF), the alliance of seven ethno-political groups, has warned of strong protests across the nation from mid February if the seven parties and the government remained mum over the demands it has raised.

After a meeting in Birgunj Friday, leaders of the agitating ethno-political groups forwarded their four-point demands to be fulfilled before the constituent assembly polls.

The Front has called for a political conference involving all the agitating groups in Terai and the hills, amendment of the interim constitution, formation of an interim government before going to the CA election. It said the fourth amendment in the interim constitution should guarantee “right to self-determination” for ethnic groups in federal Nepal and adopt fully proportional election system for the upcoming polls.

They leaders of the Front also said they were ready to sit for talks with the government regarding their demands, adding that all of their protest programmes would be peaceful and disciplined.

The Front includes Limbuwan, Khumbuwan, Tharuwan, Tamsaling, Bhagyanath Gupta-led Madhesi Janadhikar Forum, Karnali Mukti Morcha, among others. nepalnews.com ia Feb 01 08