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There are proposal for eight states to form the republic. These are: Khasan,
Tharuwan, Magart, Tamuwan, Tamang, Newa, Kirat and Madhesh. The last one has
several movements demanding everything from the far-reaching autonomy to
outright independence. The region of Madhesh is also known as Terai and has more
affinity with India than with the rest of Nepal (with Mithili (Maithili) people
of Bihar), and there is much animosity toward the hills inhabiting Nepalis (Pahadi).
Chrystian Kretowicz, 26 April 2008
image by Eugene Ipavec, 20 January 2010
Out of several movements, two of the Madheshi movements have known flags. The
first one, Madheshi Janathikar Forum (Madheshi People's Rights Forum) - MJF won
at least 52 seats in the Constitutional Assembly.
Chrystian Kretowicz, 26 April 2008
image by Eugene Ipavec, 20 January 2010
ARIM - Alliance for Rights and Independence of Madhesh, is an umbrella
formation for all political parties with the aim of bringing to life a Republic
of Madhesh. According to
http://freemadhesh.atspace.com/meaningflag.htm the flag represents: "protected by our sacrifice (red) from both sides, in our evergreen and fertile Madhesh (green) flourishes the peace (white
disk) and prosperity (lotus).
Chrystian Kretowicz, 26 April 2008
image by Eugene Ipavec, 20 January 2010
Established in 2007 by the group of non-Communist politicians. Leader:
Mahantha Thakur, former minister and former member of Nepali Congress Party.
Source: photographs and wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarai-Madhesh_Loktantrik_Party
Chrystian Kretowicz, 28 April 2008