Former minister and the leader of disgruntled faction of Nepal Sadbhawana Party (Anandi Devi), Rajendra Mahato, has said that the soon-to-be-formed Madhesh Rakchhya Bahini (or Madhesh Defense Brigade) will “take action” against the frauds and corrupt to secure the legitimate rights of the Madhesi people.

He also said that the Bahini would be non-violent in nature, however.

“It has now become necessary to take action against the frauds and the corrupt to secure the Madheshi people their rights,” Mahato said speaking at an interaction organised by the Reporter’s Club in the capital Tuesday, adding that the Rachhya Bahini would be unarmed but would deal with them in its own way.

He also said that the Rakchhya Bahini would “lead the struggle to bring the ruling class, which has been oppressing the people of Madhesh since centuries to its knees”, adding that it would act out peacefully.

Point out the fact that a large number of Madheshi youths are starting to take up arms on the calling of various armed groups, he said that the Bahini is going to be formed to make those youths “raise arms on behalf of the state” and carry out “peaceful struggle”.

He, however, also accused the state of repeatedly betraying the Madheshi people.