"The similar type of agitation continuing for a long time only inflicted woes to the general public rather than the targeted group," Lalbabu Raut, vice chairman of Federal Socialist Forum Nepal told Republica, adding, "Changes are likely in our set protest programs while continuing the agitation."
Expressing strong exception to the issues including new constitution and provincial delineation, UDMF has been staging protests since August 15.
In order to exert pressure on the government to pay heed to their demands, Madhesi parties have been staging border-centric demonstrations since last five months.
Some leaders within the UDMF itself are voicing against the Nepal-India border points blockade arguing that the blockade is only adding woes to the public rather than the government.
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Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato informed that the UDMF meeting on Friday will come up with official decision on the fate of blockade. Mahato said he will formally float a proposal on lifting blockade in the meeting.
UDMF leader and Chairman of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party Mahantha Thakur, upon his arrival in Birgunj on Wednesday, said that the meeting would discuss the blockade issue.
Similarly,Tarai Madhes Sadbhawana Party Chairman Mahendra Yadav had publicly announced that they would rethink of the course of agitation few days ago.
