The differences in the party which has a strong grip in Eastern Nepal is likely end up in clashes as a faction is all set to retaliate the indefinite strike called by the other faction of the same party.Leaders Khagendra Makhim, Bir Nembang and Kamal Charahang, among others, have announced an indefinite strike in the Eastern region demanding that the government not separate the nine districts on east to Arun river. The strike will not bring vehicular movement to grinding halt but write 'Limbuwan State' in all vehicles plying by and in the government offices of all nine districts east to Arun river. Makhim said.
The Makhim-faction has also demanded that Taplejung, Ilam, Terathum, Sankhuwasabha, Dhankuta, Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari districts to be included under 'Limbhuwan State'.
Meanwhile, a faction led by Chairman Kumar Lingden has decided to retaliate all protests program announced by the Makhim-faction. The Lingden faction has argued that the protest programs lack legitimacy as it is announced without consulting the chairman. They also said the announced programs is against the spirit of the party.
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