MPRF-D leader Mehta joins SP

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KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Central Committee member of Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar-led Madhesi People´s Right Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) Laxman Mehta has joined Rajendra Mahato-led Sadbhavana Party (SP) amidst a program organized at Lahan.

Speaking to Republica, Mahato said, he "welcomed Mehta as he is a responsible leader of Madhes politics". Mehta was the state minister for forest and soil conservation during the erstwhile Constituent Assembly.[break]

Addressing a function at Lahan, Siraha, Mahato said, "At any cost, the CA election would be held on the stipulated date of November 19," and added that people were interested to vote in the fresh polls.

"Voters should vote for a meritorious leader - no matter which caste or religion they belong to," Mahato added.

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