President of the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Upendra Yadav has said the Terai movement was not for separation or communal conflict.

Speaking at a discussion organized by Association of Nepalese Teraian in America (ANTA) New York Chapter recently in New York, Yadav said the Madhesi demands were neither aimed at separatism nor for disturbing the communal harmony, and affirmed the need for federal structure, republic state, proportional representation, and overall, an inclusive democracy for the new Nepal.

The discussion had an extensive participation of the Nepali Diaspora, both from Terai and pahadi communities.

In response to the questions about the Forum’s operational system, Yadav stressed that his party believes in non-violence and is committed towards communal harmony. Yadav also shared with the participants the 26-point demand presented to the government talks team, which included issues such as formation of state restructuring commission, inclusion of Madhesis in all state organs, federal system of governance and proportional representation, among others.