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August - 2 
Janajati and Madhesi forces have agreed on August 2, to launch a unified protest against the draft Constitution, reports Ekantipur.com. According to them, the draft Constitution does not live up to the past promises made to the marginalised and exclu
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Janajati and Madhesi forces have agreed on August 2, to launch a unified protest against the draft Constitution, reports Ekantipur.com. According to them, the draft Constitution does not live up to the past promises made to the marginalised and excluded communities. Leaders from both the sides said they are making final preparation to unveil a joint programme of protest within the next few days. Janajati and Madhesi leaders from across the socio-political spectrum have objected to several provisions in the draft pertaining to identity, autonomy, citizenship, proportional representation and electoral system. Other excluded communities, including Dalit, have also been voicing reservations about many provisions in the draft. Padma Ratna Tuladhar, leader of Adivasi Janajati Rastriya Andolan (Ajra), which is struggling for single identity-based federalism, said discussions were also underway to incorporate other disgruntled groups, including Dalit, Muslim, Khas, in the joint protest. United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), an alliance of four Madhes-based parties, which has been protesting against the draft for the last several weeks, on August 1, unveiled an additional programme of protest.
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August - 2 
serious differences emerged among the four major parties, the Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L), on whet
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serious differences emerged among the four major parties, the Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L), on whether to delineate the federal provinces before the promulgation of new constitution, reports Ekantipur.com on August 3. The senior ruling coalition NC has proposed delineating the federal provinces ahead of the Constitution promulgation as suggested by the public during the feedback collection campaign on the preliminary draft of the Constitution. The proposition goes against the 16-point agreement signed by the four parties which states that the task of demarcating the federal boundaries would be mandated to a commission after the new Constitution has been adopted. While the Maoists and MJF-L are also in favour of finalising the federal boundaries before Constitution promulgation, the CPN-UML is the only party which has rejected the idea. CPN-UML leaders have said that if the parties get into the task of delineating federal states now, it will further delay the already-delayed Constitution writing process. The four parties have set the target of issuing the new constitution by mid-August.
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August - 3 
In the interim, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli on August 3, assured that the new Constitution would be promulgated by mid-August with delineation of provincial borders finalised, reports Ekantipur.com. Inaugurating a ceremony marking the Destination
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In the interim, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli on August 3, assured that the new Constitution would be promulgated by mid-August with delineation of provincial borders finalised, reports Ekantipur.com. Inaugurating a ceremony marking the Destination Nepal's 11th anniversary in Kathmandu, leader Oli claimed the parties would forge consensus on the delineation of borders within one or two days. "Demarcating the borders has become a big issue due to which some people have started thinking that the Constitution will not be promulgated, but a Constitution with delineated borders will come by mid August," Oli said.
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August - 3 
Meanwhile, even as the major parties are engaged in serious discussions over delineation, the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) proposed revising the numbers of federal units to 6-7 from eight
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Meanwhile, even as the major parties are engaged in serious discussions over delineation, the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) proposed revising the numbers of federal units to 6-7 from eight provinces as mentioned in the 16-point deal, reports Ekantipur.com. The four parties have been exploring ways to promulgate the new Constitution by delineating federal units following pressure from President Ram Baran Yadav, disgruntled forces as well as the public to resolve the delineation issue. During a meeting on August 3, the ruling alliance said the numbers of federal units should be revised as the country could not sustain more than 6-7 provinces. According to a leader present in the meeting, NC Vice-president Ram Chandra Poudel and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli had initially tabled a proposal of 5-6 province model before suggesting 6-7 province. Poudel had opposed the eight province model at the time of signing of the 16-point deal.
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August - 3 
Separately, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) boycotted the Legislature- Parliament meeting on August 3, accusing the government of endorsing a discriminatory budget, reports Ekantipur.com. The parliament meeting has been deferred
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Separately, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) boycotted the Legislature- Parliament meeting on August 3, accusing the government of endorsing a discriminatory budget, reports Ekantipur.com. The parliament meeting has been deferred following the Maoist’s protest. Earlier on August 2, lawmakers from the ruling parties had objected to the budget for fiscal year 2015-16.
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August - 3 
the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) failed to submit its report on August 3, as directed by full House Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Ekantipur.com. The CA on July 29, had directed CPDCC to modify the draft Cons
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the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) failed to submit its report on August 3, as directed by full House Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Ekantipur.com. The CA on July 29, had directed CPDCC to modify the draft Constitution on the basis of feedbacks provided by people and present it before the full House. CPDCC Chairman Baburam Bhattarai postponed the meeting for indefinite period stating that he will submit a complete report. Earlier, CA Chair Subas Nembang had suggested pushing the process forward even if the CPDCC failed to find consensus on the disputed issues.
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August - 3 
the CPN-UML leaders suspected that Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala brought up the issue to continue to remain in power. However, PM Koirala, in his meeting with the business community on August 3, said that CPN-UML was being unnecessarily suspicio
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the CPN-UML leaders suspected that Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala brought up the issue to continue to remain in power. However, PM Koirala, in his meeting with the business community on August 3, said that CPN-UML was being unnecessarily suspicious of him. “I will quit after the promulgation of the new constitution,” Koirala said. “We need a democratic constitution not just a constitution.”
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August - 3 
The Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM), who stands against the preliminary draft of new Constitution, has initiated efforts to forge working alliance with Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) and other fringe parties t
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The Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM), who stands against the preliminary draft of new Constitution, has initiated efforts to forge working alliance with Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) and other fringe parties to escalate the protest against the draft Constitution, reports Ekantipur.com. The Madhesi leaders proposed a working unity with Baidya and the leaders of eight other parties against the draft Constitution on August 3. Sadbhawana Party (SP) General Secretary Manish Suman said an agreement has been forged between four parties of Madhes and eight other parties to get united for annulment of the draft Constitution. “Twelve parties have agreed to launch joint protest,” said Suman. “A meeting tomorrow at Baidya Ji’s party office will announce our future protest programmes.”
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August - 4 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli said the new Constitution will be promulgated by mid-August, despite the “conspiracies that are afoot to foil the constitution drafting process”, reports Ekantipur.com
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli said the new Constitution will be promulgated by mid-August, despite the “conspiracies that are afoot to foil the constitution drafting process”, reports Ekantipur.com. Speaking at the party’s Parliamentary Party office on August 4, Oli also said that he was not against federalism. “Demarcation of states should be finalised, but it is important to promulgate the new constitution by the set deadline,” CPN-UML lawmaker Rajan Bhattarai quoted Oli as saying. The CPN-UML chairman also said that he is in favour of keeping fewer provinces than what the four major parties had agreed in the 16-point deal signed on June 8.
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August - 4 
Separately, amendment to the transitional justice Act is a must for Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission for Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) to function efficiently, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ch
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Separately, amendment to the transitional justice Act is a must for Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission for Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) to function efficiently, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Anupa Raj Sharma said, reports Ekantipur.com. Speaking at a programme organised by Family Society of the Disappeared Fighters by the State on August 4, Chairman Sharma said the government needs to amend the existing law in line with the Supreme Court order. “The recommendations made by the TRC and CIEDP should be made mandatory,” he added.
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August - 4 
speaking at an interaction on 'New Constitution and Dalit Rights' organized by Bhagat Sarwajeet Memorial Academy in Kathmandu on August 4, CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal stressed on the need for drafting a Constitution that would bring real change
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speaking at an interaction on 'New Constitution and Dalit Rights' organized by Bhagat Sarwajeet Memorial Academy in Kathmandu on August 4, CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal stressed on the need for drafting a Constitution that would bring real changes in the life of the Dalit community and women that have remained in the back burner, reports Myrepublica.com. Leader Nepal termed the demands raised by the Dalit community as appropriate while explaining he remained committed towards securing the rights of the Dalit community in the constitutional form.
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August - 5 
The leaders from Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) have decided to federate the country into si
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The leaders from Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) have decided to federate the country into six provinces, reports Myrepublica.com. The leaders while emerging from a meeting held at Singha Durbar on August 5, claimed to have resolved all remaining disputes and said the final decision would be made by August 6. The leaders this time have not only fixed the number but also drawn the boundaries of the proposed provinces, although disputes remain over three Districts. They have also resolved the dispute over five Districts -- Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari in the east and Kailali and Kanchanpur in the west. This had remained the most contentious issue in the past. However, they are yet to agree on Kailali District. UCPN-M and Madhes-based parties have been lobbying for including Kailali district in Madhes province while NC and CPN-UML have strongly opposed the idea of separating it from other far-western hill Districts. In the east, they have delineated a province comprising Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari and other eastern hill Districts. All the Districts to the east of Udayapur, Okhaldhunga and Solukhumbu are in the eastern province. However, MPRF-D Chairman Bijay Gachchhadar is still insisting on including Saptari District in this province. All the southern Districts from the west of Saptari to Parsa are included in a single province. Similarly, the southern area covering Nawalparasi to Bardiya has been included in another Tarai province. However, leaders remain undecided on Kailali. The leaders have included Chitwan District in the province comprising Kathmandu and other Districts east of Dhading, Nuwakot and Rasuwa. This province stretches up to Ramechhap and Sindhuli in the east. Likewise, another province covers hill Districts from Gorkha, Lamjung to Rukum and Rolpa in the west. As this province has no connection with the Indian border, leaders are for giving an exit somewhere in Nawalparasi District. The far-western province covers all the Districts in this region. Salyan, Jajarkot and Dolpa and all other Districts west of it fall in this province. The Tarai District of Kanchanpur has been included in this province. NC Vice-chairman Ram Chandra Paudel, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, MPRF-D Chairman Bijay Gachchhadar and Chairman of CA's Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) Baburam Bhattarai also said that they will finalize the issues by August 6.
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August - 6 
Separately, at a press conference held by Religious Secularism Protection General Committee in Kathmandu on August 6, the religious gurus of the different faiths (Buddhist, Kiratis, Muslims, Christians and Shikh) said they would not accept any other
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Separately, at a press conference held by Religious Secularism Protection General Committee in Kathmandu on August 6, the religious gurus of the different faiths (Buddhist, Kiratis, Muslims, Christians and Shikh) said they would not accept any other term or 'religious freedom' that supplants the secular status of the country guaranteed in the Interim Constitution, 2007, reports Myrepublica.com. Nepal Buddhist Federation Chairman Phupu Chembe Sherpa said the state must not adopt a policy of protecting a certain religion. He stressed equal treatment for all religions for sake of lasting peace. All the religious gurus warned that the General Committee would be compelled to counter conspiracy to remove religious secularism in the constitution and that the government would be responsible for any untoward incidents arising from it.
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August - 6 
The dispute over the delineation and number of federal states has deepened with the signatories to the 16-point agreement pitching new proposals and stances, reports Ekantipur.com on August 7. With the delay in building consensus, chances of promulga
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The dispute over the delineation and number of federal states has deepened with the signatories to the 16-point agreement pitching new proposals and stances, reports Ekantipur.com on August 7. With the delay in building consensus, chances of promulgating the new constitution by August 16 are fading. In a shift from the parties’ official positions, discussions are focused on the stances of top leaders of the major parties and the growing pressure from cross-party Constituent Assembly (CA) members not to split particular Districts and regions while carving out the federal structure. According to leaders, the unstructured dialogue has robbed the marathon meeting of positive outcomes. The demarcation dispute surrounds Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Saptari, Kanchanpur and Kailali Districts. Senior leader of Nepali Congress (NC) Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Bhim Rawal are adamant that the nine Districts of the Far West should remain undivided and Kailali should not be split. Deuba and Rawal maintain that federalism would be ineffective in case Kailali is split. Factions within the NC, the CPN-UML and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) are, however, for reaching a deal even by splitting the Districts. Disputes over secularism, forms of government and provisions regarding citizenship, among others, have yet to be resolved. As the parties failed to sort the contention, a new constitution by August 16, as agreed informally among the parties, is unlikely. Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) Chairman Krishna Prasad Sitaula has said a week is required to prepare the final constitution draft after the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) completes its work.
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August - 6 
Though various amicable options are on the table, four major parties - the Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJ
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Though various amicable options are on the table, four major parties - the Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L), seem unable to make a breakthrough on the number and delineation of federal units, and the provisions on religion and citizenship, reports Ekantipur.com. Despite hours-long negotiations between top leaders, major parties on August 7, failed to make any headway towards settling the contentious issues. Parties are still hopeful of consensus and have decided to hold talks on August 8, as well. The number and borders of federal states and religion have emerged as prickly issues. The parties have been discussing the agendas for a week but there has been no agreement. Pressure piled by Constituent Assembly (CA) members across the party line to keep some geographical areas and zones undivided has also complicated the issue of demarcation.
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August - 7 
female activists lie down on the street during a mass ‘sleep protest’ demanding equal rights for women in the upcoming Constitution at New Baneshwor in Kathmandu on August 7, reports Ekantipur.com. The protesters slept on the six lane road of New Ban
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female activists lie down on the street during a mass ‘sleep protest’ demanding equal rights for women in the upcoming Constitution at New Baneshwor in Kathmandu on August 7, reports Ekantipur.com. The protesters slept on the six lane road of New Baneshwar and chanted slogans calling on the lawmakers to include provisions in the new Constitution that would ease the process of the transfer of citizenship from mother to her children. As per the draft Constitution, mother and father both have to be a Nepali citizen to be able to bequeath their child citizenship by descent. Such a provision would put a child at a disadvantage if his/her father refuses to support them or is absent for various reasons. Also, the draft Constitution has unequal provisions regarding citizenship for non-Nepali daughter-in-law and son-in-law.
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August - 7 
Meanwhile, CA Chairman Subas Nembang has summoned the meeting of CA on August 7 (today), reports Myrepublica.com. The CA chair called the meet during meeting of the Legislature-Parliament on August 6. The meeting has been called at a time when major
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Meanwhile, CA Chairman Subas Nembang has summoned the meeting of CA on August 7 (today), reports Myrepublica.com. The CA chair called the meet during meeting of the Legislature-Parliament on August 6. The meeting has been called at a time when major four parties are closer to a deal to federate the country into six provinces.
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August - 7 
Political parties announced indefinite Bandh (general shutdown) in Kailali District from August 7, demanding an indivisible far west region in the new Constitution, reports Kantipur Online. Hundreds of passengers have been stranded in different areas
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Political parties announced indefinite Bandh (general shutdown) in Kailali District from August 7, demanding an indivisible far west region in the new Constitution, reports Kantipur Online. Hundreds of passengers have been stranded in different areas of the District due to the Bandh. The agitators have continued the demonstrations from early morning while the factories and educational institutions remained closed, affecting the normal life badly in Dhangadhi, Attariya, Tikapur, Lamki and other areas in the District. Meanwhile, different organizations affiliated to Tharu community demanded to constitute a separate Tharuhat province by separating Kailali and Kanchanpur Districts from far west region
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August - 7 
Raute, a nomadic ethnic people, on August 7, submitted a nine-point memorandum to CA Chairman Subas Nembang, demanding that the group be enlisted as a indigenous community in the new Constitution, reports Ekantipur.com. A total of six members along w
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Raute, a nomadic ethnic people, on August 7, submitted a nine-point memorandum to CA Chairman Subas Nembang, demanding that the group be enlisted as a indigenous community in the new Constitution, reports Ekantipur.com. A total of six members along with deputy tribal leader of the Raute community, Shivaraj Shahi, demanded to mention their language, culture, costumes and religion in the new Constitution. They have also asserted that they do not want to leave the jungle. The memo calls for enlisting the Raute Community in the list of Indigenous community, representation of the Raute in different bodies including at the province and local level, guarantee of their rights to life with self-respect, establishment of a museum to protect their culture, among others.
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August - 7 
twenty eight Madhesi lawmakers from the NC on August 7, submitted memoranda to Prime Minister (PM) and NC President Sushil Koirala and CA Chairman Subas Nembang expressing their dissatisfaction at the proposed six-state federal model, reports Ekantip
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twenty eight Madhesi lawmakers from the NC on August 7, submitted memoranda to Prime Minister (PM) and NC President Sushil Koirala and CA Chairman Subas Nembang expressing their dissatisfaction at the proposed six-state federal model, reports Ekantipur.com. In a meeting with PM Koirala at Singha Durbar, they demanded four states in the Tarai. Since the population of the Hills and the Tarai is equal, they stressed that the number of the states in these geographical regions should also be equal. In the five-point document, the lawmakers demanded that four of the eight states provisioned in the Constitution draft should be in the plains and have only the Tarai Districts. If six states were to be formed, three should be in Madhes. The lawmakers also pressed for proportional representation and inclusion as fundamental rights.
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August - 9 
Further, Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) decided to resort to a 'strong protest’ in the CA in disagreement to the new Constitution draft, which, the party leaders said, has failed to incorporate the sentiments of the people, reports Myrepubl
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Further, Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) decided to resort to a 'strong protest’ in the CA in disagreement to the new Constitution draft, which, the party leaders said, has failed to incorporate the sentiments of the people, reports Myrepublica.com. The meeting of the party’s central committee taskforce and parliamentary party held at Singh Durbar on August 9 took a decision to this effect. The RPP-N has already submitted a note of dissent before the CA’s CPDCC against the Constitution draft. It has been insisting that issues on constitutional monarchy, secularism, federalism and republic should be settled through a referendum.
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August - 9 
Meanwhile, the agreement on the six-province federal model triggered protests across the Tarai plains, reports The Himalayan Times. Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) on August 9, burnt copies of the agreement reached between the four major politic
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Meanwhile, the agreement on the six-province federal model triggered protests across the Tarai plains, reports The Himalayan Times. Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) on August 9, burnt copies of the agreement reached between the four major political parties and maps of the six-state model at Itiyahi of Bara, saying the deal was against Madhes and Madhesis. They shouted slogans against the four parties and their leaders.
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August - 9 
Nepal’s four major parties reached a landmark deal to divide the country into six provinces, resolving contentious issues of federalism under the new Constitution, a crucial development praised by Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, reports The Hindu. Fol
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Nepal’s four major parties reached a landmark deal to divide the country into six provinces, resolving contentious issues of federalism under the new Constitution, a crucial development praised by Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, reports The Hindu. Following a meeting, the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) of the Constituent Assembly (CA) finally inked an agreement on August 9, to carve out the six federal units. “A constitution with federalism and demarcation has been ensured,” Prime Minister Sushil Koirala tweeted. “I call on everyone to not be stuck on minor disagreements and work to build and develop the country.” The four major parties also agreed to incorporate in the citizenship clause the provision of allowing children to acquire citizenship certificate in the name of either father or mother, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Development and Federal Affairs Prakash Man Singh. Prime Minister Koirala and top leaders of Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) were present during the meeting. However, UCPN-M and MPRF-D, signed the deal with some reservations. “Although we have some reservations in certain clauses of the proposed constitution, we will fully abide by the agreement,” Dinanath Sharma, spokesperson of the UCPN-M said.
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August - 10 
At the same time, Janakpur remained closed for a second consecutive day August 10, due to protests called by the United Democratic Madhesi Alliance (UDMA) against federal province delineation decisions. UDMA activists have accused the major political
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At the same time, Janakpur remained closed for a second consecutive day August 10, due to protests called by the United Democratic Madhesi Alliance (UDMA) against federal province delineation decisions. UDMA activists have accused the major political parties of conspiring to end the very existence of Madhes through the delineation of the provinces. A meeting of the UDMA on August 9, decided to call the protests. "As part of the protests, we have closed down Janakpur," said Brishesh Lal, senior vice-president of Terai-Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP).
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August - 10 
In addition, locals in Mugu, Kalikot, Jumla and Humla Districts have launched agitations demanding that Karnali Zone be made a separate Karnali province. Likewise, demonstrations were held in Salyan and Rukum Districts demanding that Rapti Zone also
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In addition, locals in Mugu, Kalikot, Jumla and Humla Districts have launched agitations demanding that Karnali Zone be made a separate Karnali province. Likewise, demonstrations were held in Salyan and Rukum Districts demanding that Rapti Zone also be kept intact in the federal system. Agitating locals have pelted stones at the house of Janardan Sharma, Constituent Assembly (CA) member of UCPN-M. However, there was no damage to the house, according to Keshar Karki, inspector at District Police Office (DPO), Rukum.
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August - 10 August - 11
Meanwhile, Nepali Congress expressed concern over attack on vehicles and houses of the party's joint general secretary and lawmaker Purna Bahadur Khadka and lawmaker Hridaya Ram Thani in Surkhet District on August 10, reports Myrepublica.com. Issuing
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Meanwhile, Nepali Congress expressed concern over attack on vehicles and houses of the party's joint general secretary and lawmaker Purna Bahadur Khadka and lawmaker Hridaya Ram Thani in Surkhet District on August 10, reports Myrepublica.com. Issuing a press statement on August 11, NC denounced the acts of vandalism at a time when the country is preparing to promulgate a new statute.
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August - 10 
Meanwhile, the Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM) expressed its solidarity with the protest of Tharu people in Far Western region, reports Ekantipur.com. The Morcha said the recently agreed blueprint of state demarcation is irrelevant, unjust
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Meanwhile, the Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM) expressed its solidarity with the protest of Tharu people in Far Western region, reports Ekantipur.com. The Morcha said the recently agreed blueprint of state demarcation is irrelevant, unjust and discriminatory. The Morcha expressed its support to the demands and protest programmes of Tharu community during a meeting held at Sanghiya Samajwadi Forum-Nepal (SSF-N) party office in Balkumari, Kathmandu on August 10. In a press statement issued after the meeting, the Morcha demanded the government end Police brutality and address demands of Tharu people who are protesting against the state delineation proposal agreed by four major political parties. They say the pact to federate the country into six provinces ignores the Madhesi, Adivasi-Janjati and Tharu community, who have been under suppression from the state for centuries.
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August - 10 
Protestors set fire to several offices, including the District Development Committee Office, Birendranagar Municipality office and the party offices of the NC, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of
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Protestors set fire to several offices, including the District Development Committee Office, Birendranagar Municipality office and the party offices of the NC, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M). They also set fire to the vehicle of District Police chief Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Kumar Lal Karna.
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August - 10 
Similarly, the delineation of provinces in Madhes has sparked dissatisfaction among locals and Madhesi party activists in different districts including Saptari and Siraha. Madhesi locals and Madhesi party activists from Morang have warned the ruling
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Similarly, the delineation of provinces in Madhes has sparked dissatisfaction among locals and Madhesi party activists in different districts including Saptari and Siraha. Madhesi locals and Madhesi party activists from Morang have warned the ruling parties that they will resort to stern protests if the proposed provincial demarcations are not corrected.
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August - 10 
The protesters broke to pieces a CCTV camera, television set and other equipment at the district administration office and then set fire to furniture and documents at the UCPN-M office. They also vandalized the offices of the NC, CPN-UML and Madhesi
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The protesters broke to pieces a CCTV camera, television set and other equipment at the district administration office and then set fire to furniture and documents at the UCPN-M office. They also vandalized the offices of the NC, CPN-UML and Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D). Journalist Aising Rokaya of local Bulbule Radio was shot at by Police while covering the protests. After sustaining a bullet injury in his right leg, Rokaya is undergoing treatment at the mid-western regional hospital.
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August - 10 
Two persons, identified as Tikaram Gautam and Yam Bahadur BC, were killed and 50 others were injured as protests against the proposed provincial demarcations turned violent in Surkhet District on August 10, reports Republica. The local administration
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Two persons, identified as Tikaram Gautam and Yam Bahadur BC, were killed and 50 others were injured as protests against the proposed provincial demarcations turned violent in Surkhet District on August 10, reports Republica. The local administration clamped a curfew from 1 pm till evening. However, Tikaram of Birendranagar-4 was shot dead by Police within 10 minutes after the curfew was enforced. Yam Bahadur was shot dead by Police during curfew hours at 5 pm. Locals in the District staged protests demanding that the mid-western region be kept intact while demarcating the country into provinces. They also demanded that Surkhet District be developed as the capital of the new province. Locals turned irate as some Districts of the region were included in federal province number 6 comprising most of the far-western Districts while other mid-western Districts were included in another province comprising the Lumbini region. Also, the demonstrators stormed the office of the drinking water and sewerage corporation at Jhupra in the District and set it on fire. Further, angry protestors also set the house of Nepali Congress (NC) leader and lawmaker Purna Bahadur Khadka on fire. "Police were compelled to fire into the air as the protestors resorted to vandalism and other violent activities," said Chief District Officer of Surkhet, Baldev Gautam. "We have yet to assess the losses and damage incurred during the clash."
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August - 11 
At a special press conference organised in Kathmandu on August 11, leaders of four major parties—Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhika
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At a special press conference organised in Kathmandu on August 11, leaders of four major parties—Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) — urged the people to become calm and cooperate by providing appropriate suggestions, assuring that the state borders would be drawn according to the people’s aspirations, reports Ekantipur.com. They also urged the people to remain alert of the elements that are against the promulgation of new Constitution through Constituent Assembly (CA). The leaders appealed for calm after violent protests erupted in the Western region of the country against the proposed six-state federalism set-up. Prime Minister and NC President Sushil Koirala, CPN-UML Chairman Jahala Nath Khanal, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and MJF-L Chairman Bijayakumar Gachhadar issued a joint statement at the press meet.
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August - 11 
In addition, CPN-UML Chairman K P Sharma Oli said his party was committed to promulgate the new constitution within August and urged people to maintain restraint, reports The Himalayan Times. Addressing a press meet on the premises of the newly shift
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In addition, CPN-UML Chairman K P Sharma Oli said his party was committed to promulgate the new constitution within August and urged people to maintain restraint, reports The Himalayan Times. Addressing a press meet on the premises of the newly shifted party head quarters in Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu on August 11, Oli claimed that Nepali leaders have proved that they are capable of drafting the new constitution on their own.
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August - 11 
Locals in neighboring Dailekh and Jajarkot Districts also protested, demanding that the mid-western region be kept intact and Surkhet be declared the capital of the province. The protestors have also announced an indefinite bandh (general strike) in
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Locals in neighboring Dailekh and Jajarkot Districts also protested, demanding that the mid-western region be kept intact and Surkhet be declared the capital of the province. The protestors have also announced an indefinite bandh (general strike) in Surkhet starting on August 11 (today).
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August - 11 
Madhes-based parties and indigenous groups expressed deep dissatisfaction against the proposed delineation of states which they say does not meet the aspiration of Madhesi people and the aims of Madhes Aandolan, reports Myrepublica.com.
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Madhes-based parties and indigenous groups expressed deep dissatisfaction against the proposed delineation of states which they say does not meet the aspiration of Madhesi people and the aims of Madhes Aandolan, reports Myrepublica.com.
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August - 11 
Meanwhile, organising a press conference on August 11, Collective Campaign for Women-friendly Constitution demanded annulment of article 11 (2) (B), article 11 (4) and article 12 (2) from the draft Constitution, reports Ekantipur.com. The articles ha
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Meanwhile, organising a press conference on August 11, Collective Campaign for Women-friendly Constitution demanded annulment of article 11 (2) (B), article 11 (4) and article 12 (2) from the draft Constitution, reports Ekantipur.com. The articles have made it mandatory that both parents of a child to be Nepali citizens to acquire citizenship by descent. If either of the parents is a foreigner, a child will be only eligible for naturalised citizenship. Also, the provision of acquiring naturalised citizenship for people marrying foreigners is different for men and women.
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August - 12 
In addition, protesters in Karnali Zone have also continued their indefinite strike for the fourth consecutive day on August 12, in Mugu, Kalikot, and Jumla, reports Myrepublica.com. They have been demanding that Karnali Zone be made a separate Karna
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In addition, protesters in Karnali Zone have also continued their indefinite strike for the fourth consecutive day on August 12, in Mugu, Kalikot, and Jumla, reports Myrepublica.com. They have been demanding that Karnali Zone be made a separate Karnali province. They are also protesting against the inclusion of the zone in the far-west province. During protests in Mugu, a large number of women were among other local agitators gathered at District headquarters Gamgadhi Bazaar. Similar demonstrations continued in Kalikot. Marketplaces and the Karnali Highway remained completely obstructed due to the protests.
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August - 12 
Likewise, an indefinite strike called by the Tharuhat Struggle Committee crippled life in Kailali and Bardiya Districts, reports Myrepublica.com. They are agitating against the separation of Kailali and Kanchanpur from Tharuhat and inclusion of these
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Likewise, an indefinite strike called by the Tharuhat Struggle Committee crippled life in Kailali and Bardiya Districts, reports Myrepublica.com. They are agitating against the separation of Kailali and Kanchanpur from Tharuhat and inclusion of these two Districts in the far western region.
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August - 12 
Meanwhile, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) KP Sharma Oli said the errors on the draft constitution would be corrected, reports Ekantipur.com. During a discussion with Constituent Assembly (CA) members of th
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Meanwhile, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) KP Sharma Oli said the errors on the draft constitution would be corrected, reports Ekantipur.com. During a discussion with Constituent Assembly (CA) members of the party from Tharu and Madhesi communities on August 12, Chairman Oli said feedback on the draft constitution and the proposed six provinces are diverse, so time has come for the leaderships to handle these with extreme care. Stilling the grudges of the Tharu and Madhesi CA members from the party, Chairman Oli said, "There is not only UML but 598 CA members in the CA. So, you need to understand the fact that they too should be taken into confidence while bringing the constitution."
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August - 12 
Meanwhile, District Administration Office (DAO), Surkhet extended the curfew in the District to a third consecutive day on August 12, as protests against delineations of the federal provinces took a violent turn, reports Myrepublica.com. The local ad
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Meanwhile, District Administration Office (DAO), Surkhet extended the curfew in the District to a third consecutive day on August 12, as protests against delineations of the federal provinces took a violent turn, reports Myrepublica.com. The local administration ordered a curfew from 11 a.m. till 6 p.m., according to Chief District Officer (CDO) Baldev Prasad Gautam. Locals have been staging protests demanding that the mid-west region should be left intact and Surkhet developed as the capital of the proposed province.
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August - 12 
Moreover, the CA on August 12, forwarded the report on public feedback on the draft constitution to the CA's Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) and directed the committee to make necessary amendments to the draft within the next five days, reports
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Moreover, the CA on August 12, forwarded the report on public feedback on the draft constitution to the CA's Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) and directed the committee to make necessary amendments to the draft within the next five days, reports Myrepublica.com. The CA directed the drafting committee to revise the draft based on decisions taken at the CA's Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) that made suggestions based on public feedback collected last month.
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August - 12 
Separately, demonstrations also continued in Salyan and Rukum Districts on August 12, demanding an undivided Rapti Zone, reports Myrepublica.com. The ongoing protests that began August 9, have thrown life out of gear. They are staging protests agains
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Separately, demonstrations also continued in Salyan and Rukum Districts on August 12, demanding an undivided Rapti Zone, reports Myrepublica.com. The ongoing protests that began August 9, have thrown life out of gear. They are staging protests against the major parties' decision to divide Rukum between two federal provinces. As per the decision, the eastern part of Rukum will be included in province no. 5 and the western part in province no. 6.
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August - 13 
Meanwhile, expressing their unwavering commitment to the six-province model, top leaders of four major parties on August 13 said genuine and logical demand s concerning the delineation will be addressed while finalising the new constitution, repor
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Meanwhile, expressing their unwavering commitment to the six-province model, top leaders of four major parties on August 13 said genuine and logical demand s concerning the delineation will be addressed while finalising the new constitution, reports Ekantipur.com. Defending the cross-party deal, top leaders gave out a unified message of the country approaching constitution promulgation within the next couple of weeks. CA Chairman Subas Nembang said the new statute will be out by August-end if everything goes as planned.
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August - 13 
The Federal Limbuwan Party (FLP), announced a bandh (general shutdown) of nine Districts in the east on August 13 (today), reports Myrepublica.com. The party said that it has called for the bandh in protest against the failure of the State to impleme
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The Federal Limbuwan Party (FLP), announced a bandh (general shutdown) of nine Districts in the east on August 13 (today), reports Myrepublica.com. The party said that it has called for the bandh in protest against the failure of the State to implement the agreements reached with it in the past and for demarcating provinces without the basis of identity. As a result, daily life in Paanchthar, Ilam, Taplejung, Terhathum, Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Dhankuta and Sankhuwasabha has been affected since early morning today.
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August - 13 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that no one could stop the new Constitution from being promulgated at this point of time, reports Ekantipur.com. He said that the issuance of the Constitu
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that no one could stop the new Constitution from being promulgated at this point of time, reports Ekantipur.com. He said that the issuance of the Constitution is ensured and that they have taken such courage to that effect. "Such consultations on the process to write the constitution have never taken place in the history. I urged all to provide creative and positive support in the promulgation of the new constitution," said the UCPN-M chief, addressing the Legislature-Parliament meeting on August 13. Dahal said that the Constituent Assembly (CA) was the main platform for ensuring the rights of suppressed groups and that it stands in favour of the people. He added that only those being against change would go against the CA.
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August - 14 
The Constituent Assembly (CA) decided to promulgate the new Constitution of the country on September 20, amid a special ceremony at the CA building, reports Myrepublica.com. CA Chairman Subas Nembang confirmed the decision. "I have set the date for p
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The Constituent Assembly (CA) decided to promulgate the new Constitution of the country on September 20, amid a special ceremony at the CA building, reports Myrepublica.com. CA Chairman Subas Nembang confirmed the decision. "I have set the date for promulgating the new Constitution for September 20 at 5 pm after consulting with the top leaders of major political parties," Nembang told Myrepublica.com on September 14. He said, he fixed the date after consulting Prime Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Oli and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on September 14. If the Constitution making process goes as per the plan, the CA secretariat expects the rest of the process of Constitution-making to conclude within a few days. With the completion of the ongoing clause-wise voting process, the CA will hold vote division on the Constitution Bill in a bulk. Then the lawmakers will sign the constitution and the CA chairman will certify the bill and hand it over to the president for promulgation. "After the CA chairman certifies the constitution bill, he will hand over the copy of the statute to the president for signing and declaring the commencement of new constitution amid a special ceremony," reads the rule 110 of CA regulations. Meanwhile, resuming the clause-wise voting on the Constitution Bill, a two-thirds majority of the CA meeting on September 14, endorsed the seven-province federal model among other various important articles, reports Myrepublica.com. The major articles endorsed by the meeting include federalism, secularism, citizenship provisions, fundamental rights and the state's directive principles and policies. The issues related to federal model, secularism and citizenship provisions were among the most disputed provisions in the entire constitution-making process. The CA meeting on September 13, had endorsed only the first three articles while the sitting on September 14, resumed the voice-voting and passed 54 more articles. Of the total 57 articles endorsed by September 14, 14 articles were passed unanimously while the rest of others by two-thirds majority in the voice vote process. The new Constitution Bill includes altogether 302 articles, a preamble and nine annexes. The meeting made changes in 10 articles in the revised Constitution Bill through amendments jointly registered by three largest political parties - NC, CPN-UML and UCPN-M. Only the amendment proposals jointly proposed by these three major political parties were passed at the meeting. With endorsement of articles 1 to 57, the CA has settled some of the major issues such as secularism, federalism, fundamental rights, citizenship provisions, the state's directive principles and policies. The next CA meeting will resume the clause-wise voting on September 15.
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August - 16 
Life in Rautahat and Bara Districts was also hit hard due to the bandh (general shut down strike) on August 16. Dozens of vehicles vandalized and 117 bandh enforcers were arrested in Kathmandu. The bandh enforced by the 33-party alliance led by the C
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Life in Rautahat and Bara Districts was also hit hard due to the bandh (general shut down strike) on August 16. Dozens of vehicles vandalized and 117 bandh enforcers were arrested in Kathmandu. The bandh enforced by the 33-party alliance led by the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) on August 16, added to the hardship of people across the country. Nepal Police said it arrested 117 protestors from across the country for hooliganism. Police arrested 98 protestors from Kathmandu, eight from Lalitpur, three from Kaski, three from Morang, one from Jhapa and four from Makwanpur. The protestors vandalized two taxis and two buses at various places in the capital.
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August - 16 
Meanwhile, District leaders of Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) also demanded that Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari Districts be included in province-2. "Three Districts -- Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari -- should be included in province-2," Dil
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Meanwhile, District leaders of Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) also demanded that Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari Districts be included in province-2. "Three Districts -- Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari -- should be included in province-2," Dilip Dhadewa, a central member of MPRF-D said in Biratnagar.
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August - 16 
Separately, after the six-province model agreed upon by four parties – the Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJ
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Separately, after the six-province model agreed upon by four parties – the Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) – kicked up a controversy, the leaders of the parties have begun discussion on changing the number of provinces, reports The Himalayan Times. Ruling NC and CPN-UML have proposed five- and seven-province models, sources said. The debate on federal model took a new turn on August 16, following continuous protests in several Districts with protesters seeking to review the six-province model. “We held a positive discussion to address the people’s concerns on demarcation. If necessary, we will have to change the number of provinces,” said UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda after a meeting of the Special Committee of Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) held in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. “NC and UML proposed a five-province model. But we suggested to keep the six-province model and address the concerns of people in Tharu dominant areas and Karnali,” said UCPN-M leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha. The leaders have almost agreed to carve out Karnali special zone, he added. A member of task force of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), Aindra Sundar Nembang, said the task force had almost completed its work to prepare final “Reviewed Bill” of the new constitution and efforts were on to resolve the contentious issues. The CDC is mandated to complete its task tomorrow (August 17).
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August - 16 
Tension ran high in Tarai Districts from Morang to Parsa on August 16, as sporadic clashes between protestors of Madhesi parties and Security Force (SF) personnel continued throughout the day, reports Myrepublica.com. Dozens of local demonstrators an
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Tension ran high in Tarai Districts from Morang to Parsa on August 16, as sporadic clashes between protestors of Madhesi parties and Security Force (SF) personnel continued throughout the day, reports Myrepublica.com. Dozens of local demonstrators and SF personnel were injured in clashes in the Districts. An alliance of several Madhes-based parties has been staging protests in the Tarai Districts against the proposed provincial boundaries. At least a dozen protestors and Policemen were injured in a clash at Roadshesh Chowk in Biratnagar, the District headquarters of Morang. "The general strike is a protest seeking guarantee of Madhesi people's rights in the new constitution," said Sanjay Singh, president of Sadbhawana Party (SP), Dhanusha. In Saptari, vehicles stayed off the roads while academic institutions, shops, and industries remained shut during the strike jointly called by the Madhesi parties' alliance and Tharu Karlyankari Sabha. The Madhesi alliance said the six-province model and exclusion of Jhapa, Sunsari, Morang, Kanchanpur and Kailali from Madhes is not acceptable to them.
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August - 17 
Irate protesters set fire various government offices in Jumla District on August 17, during their demonstration demanding a separate Karnali state with special rights, reports Ekantipur.com. Nepal Army has started patrolling the streets after the agi
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Irate protesters set fire various government offices in Jumla District on August 17, during their demonstration demanding a separate Karnali state with special rights, reports Ekantipur.com. Nepal Army has started patrolling the streets after the agitators set ablaze postal office, District court and agriculture research centre in the District. The protest in the District entered into the ninth day on August 17, against the proposed new federal set-up where Jumla would be inducted in Far-western region. Six people were injured in Police baton-charge when the protestors defied curfew order and took out a rally at old Buspark area and burnt tyres. Police also fired three shots in the air to disperse the agitators. However, the protestors are trying to march ahead to Khalanga bazaar despite Police warnings. In the meantime, the Jumla District Administration Office (DAO) issued a shooting order against anyone defying the curfew. The DAO issued a public notice urging everyone to remain indoors.
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August - 17 
Meanwhile, the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) missed its deadline to present a revised draft of the new Constitution as top leaders of major political parties failed to reach consensus on disputes of the Constitution including demarcation of f
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Meanwhile, the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) missed its deadline to present a revised draft of the new Constitution as top leaders of major political parties failed to reach consensus on disputes of the Constitution including demarcation of federal units, reports The Himalayan Times. The Constituent Assembly (CA) meeting on August 12 had assigned the panel to finalise the draft of the constitution by today by incorporating feedback collected from the public on the first draft and latest agreements reached at the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC). “As the Committee could not complete its tasks and reach a consensus,” CDC Chairman Krishna Prasad Sitaula told mediapersons after the CDC meeting on August 17, “It is now impossible to present the revised draft to the Constituent Assembly today.” The CDC apparently could not meet the deadline as the leaders are under pressure to redo demarcation of federal units as the six-Pradesh model proposed by the CPDCC drew violent protests in various parts of the nation. In the interim, top leaders of major four political forces – Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) – are further discussing the demarcation issue at the Special Committee formed by the CPDCC.
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August - 17 
Meanwhile, the Tharu Lawmakers’ Unified Struggle Committee (TLUSC), Tharu Karlyankari Sabha and the Tharuhat Joint Struggle Committee on August 17 announced additional protest programmes to press their demand for a Tharuhat/Tharuwan province, reports
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Meanwhile, the Tharu Lawmakers’ Unified Struggle Committee (TLUSC), Tharu Karlyankari Sabha and the Tharuhat Joint Struggle Committee on August 17 announced additional protest programmes to press their demand for a Tharuhat/Tharuwan province, reports Ekantipur.com. Organising a press conference at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu on August 17, Tharu leaders from across the political line announced their decision to enforce a general strike in 22 Tarai Districts for four more days starting on August 18 (today). The TLUSC, an alliance of 32 Tharu lawmakers from the ruling Nepali Congress (NC), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and fringe parties, have also started discussion with Tharu lawmakers in the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) about the protest. Tharu Karlyankari Sabha, the umbrella organisation of Tharus, and Tharuhat Joint Struggle Committee, an alliance of Tharu NGOs, have been leading the protest on the ground. “We have decided to continue the shutdown as the four parties are turning a deaf ear to our demands,” said Raj Kumar Lekhi. Earlier, Tharu communities had enforced a four-day bandh (general shut down strike) in the Tarai from August 12 to August 15.
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August - 17 
Separately, amid continuing debate over proposed provincial boundaries and citizenship provision in the draft constitution, a senior NC leader Bimalendra Nidhi urged top political leadership to retain the provisions in the Interim Constitution, repor
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Separately, amid continuing debate over proposed provincial boundaries and citizenship provision in the draft constitution, a senior NC leader Bimalendra Nidhi urged top political leadership to retain the provisions in the Interim Constitution, reports Myrepublica.com. In a letter submitted to top leaders of four major parties, NC leader Nidhi, who is also the minister for Physical Infrastructures and Transport, said the provisions in the preliminary draft Constitution are not appropriate as they fail to take into account the practical difficulties of cross-border marriage common in Tarai Districts. "Women, in our culture, live in their husband's houses after marriage. This should not be overlooked. The proposed provision on citizenship is unscientific, humiliating and discriminatory to women," said Nidhi. "The proposed draft constitution says only those Nepali citizens who have acquired citizenship by decent would be eligible for the posts of president, vice president, prime minister, speaker, deputy speaker, chief minister and chiefs of security agencies. This is not appropriate," he said. Nidhi has urged top leaders of major political parties to retain the provision in the Interim Constitution with regards to delineation of electoral constituencies.
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August - 17 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha said on August 17, that his party would not accept five-province model, reports The Himalayan Times. “There is no chance that we will accept five-province model that
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha said on August 17, that his party would not accept five-province model, reports The Himalayan Times. “There is no chance that we will accept five-province model that is carved keeping in mind the existing five development regions. Rather, the number of provinces may increase from the proposed six,” Shrestha said organising a press meet in Singha Durbar. He added that there had been no any agreement regarding removing the term secularism from the draft Constitution as was rumoured in media. As Karnali is the most poverty-stricken region and Tharus are the most oppressed community, their concerns should be addressed, he said. The concerns of people of Surkhet should also be addressed, he added.
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August - 18 
A protester was killed and 21 others injured when Police opened fire on protesters during an indefinite Madhes bandh (general shut down strike) at Bhardaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Saptari District on August 18, reports The Himalayan Ti
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A protester was killed and 21 others injured when Police opened fire on protesters during an indefinite Madhes bandh (general shut down strike) at Bhardaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Saptari District on August 18, reports The Himalayan Times. Rajiv Kumar Raut (30), from Bhardaha was killed when Police opened fire to disperse demonstrators who were clashing with Police. Raut succumbed to injuries while being rushed to a hospital in Dharan, Saptari Chief District Officer (CDO) Birendra Kumar Yadav said. Dev Narayan Biswas (40), Surendra Mandal (39), Apak Sah (14), Satya Narayan Raut (17), and Gopal Mandal (20), from Bhardaha were injured in Police firing and are being treated in hospitals in Dharan and Biratnagar. Four Police personnel and more than 12 protesters, including Federal Socialist Party-Nepal (FSP-N) central member Sailendra Sah, were injured during clashes. Cadres and leaders of FSP-N, National Madhesh Socialist Party (NMSP) and Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) had erected tents on Bhardaha road section along the East-West Highway to make bandh a success.
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August - 18 
Meanwhile, objecting to the draft Constitution, the Sadbhawana Party (SP) on August 18, announced that its six Constituent Assembly (CA) members would quit the CA on August 19 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. Leader of the SP Parliamentary Party
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Meanwhile, objecting to the draft Constitution, the Sadbhawana Party (SP) on August 18, announced that its six Constituent Assembly (CA) members would quit the CA on August 19 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. Leader of the SP Parliamentary Party Laxman Lal Karna said they were forced to quit because the Interim Constitution and the past agreements made with Madhesi parties were ignored while drafting new Constitution. Karna said their resignations would be handed over to CA Chairman Subas Chandra Nembang on August 19. The party’s central committee has already decided that the party should quit the CA. Chairman Rajendra Mahato told mediapersons that the party decided to quit CA, as it concluded that the draft Constitution had terminated all the rights of the Madhesis, Tharus, Dalits, Indigenous nationalities, Muslims, women and all other minorities and disadvantaged groups.
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August - 18 
Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala on August 18 said the new Constitution would a document of compromise and it would accommodate voices from all walks of life, reports The Himalayan Times. “We are a heterogeneous society. Differences are there,” the
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Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala on August 18 said the new Constitution would a document of compromise and it would accommodate voices from all walks of life, reports The Himalayan Times. “We are a heterogeneous society. Differences are there,” the Prime Minister said while receiving a delegation of the United States (US) House of Representatives at his office, “We are trying our best to accommodate the concerns of all people to ensure that the document is acceptable to all of us.” The six-member bipartisan Delegation of House Democracy Partnership of US Lower House — led by Congressman Vern Buchanan — called on PM Koirala at his office in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu.
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August - 18 
Separately, the CA meeting on August 18, gave four days more for its Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) to revise the draft Constitution on the basis of suggestions offered by the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC),
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Separately, the CA meeting on August 18, gave four days more for its Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) to revise the draft Constitution on the basis of suggestions offered by the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC), reports Myrepublica.com. CA Chairman Subas Nembang announced the deadline extension at the CA meeting, on August 18. The full CA meeting gave additional time to the drafting committee as it couldn’t finalize the draft within the five-day deadline that expired August 17.
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August - 19 
Meanwhile, the meeting of Special Committee under the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) on August 19 could not produce any result on demarcation of states in the proposed federal set-up, reports The Himalayan Times. Un
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Meanwhile, the meeting of Special Committee under the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) on August 19 could not produce any result on demarcation of states in the proposed federal set-up, reports The Himalayan Times. Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Vice-Chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha said the meeting could not decide on the number of provinces as Nepali Congress (NC) President, also the PM, Sushil Koirala, was not ready to accept either of the options presented by them. UCPN-M, at the meeting, had presented a proposal to adopt the seven-province model, which the ruling NC and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) had jointly put forth in early November last year, according to Shrestha. “But the Prime Minister walked out of the meeting arguing that his party leaders made him sign on various documents,” Shrestha added. Otherwise, “Sher Bahadur Deuba, Bijay Kumar Gachhadar and UML [CPN-UML] leaders have responded to the proposal positively,” Shrestha said. After the PM’s walk-out, UCPN-M and NC leaders discussed next steps. Shrestha informed that NC leaders have said to talk with the PM on August 20 (today), before holding inter-party talks again.
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August - 19 
Separately, a group of noted civil society activists urged the public to press their demands peacefully, reports Myrepublica.com. Issuing a statement on August 19, they appealed to protesters to exercise restraint. They also asked the government not
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Separately, a group of noted civil society activists urged the public to press their demands peacefully, reports Myrepublica.com. Issuing a statement on August 19, they appealed to protesters to exercise restraint. They also asked the government not to use 'excessive force' against demonstrators as the use of force by Security Force personnel in some Districts has led to the deaths of protestors, thus aggravating the crisis. They also asked the government and Constituent Assembly (CA) members to immediately hold talks with the agitators and address their demands. "Lawmakers should play a crucial role in maintaining communal harmony at a time when the country is passing through a crucial stage," reads the statement.
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August - 20 
Meanwhile, as many as 90 lawmakers from various political parties representing various ethnic communities on August 20, handed over a list of issues they want addressed in the new Constitution to CA Chairman Subas Nembang, reports Myrepublica.com. La
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Meanwhile, as many as 90 lawmakers from various political parties representing various ethnic communities on August 20, handed over a list of issues they want addressed in the new Constitution to CA Chairman Subas Nembang, reports Myrepublica.com. Lawmakers Gokul Gharti, Tikaram Chemjong, Krishna Kumar Rai, Bhupendra Thep, Harka Bol Rai from Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML); Dil Man Pakhrin from Nepali Congress (NC); Shree Jabegu and Ganesh Man Pun from Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M); and Nagendra Kumal, president of Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN), among others, were part of the delegation that handed over the issues to CA chair Nembang. They have demanded that provision ensuring proportional representation of members from ethnic communities in all state agencies be included in the new constitution as a fundamental right. They have also called for a provision for the creation of a commission on indigenous nationalities.
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August - 21 
A meeting of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) headed by Krishna Prasad Sitaula on August 20 decided to submit its report to Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Chandra Nembang on August 21 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. “If the S
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A meeting of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) headed by Krishna Prasad Sitaula on August 20 decided to submit its report to Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Chandra Nembang on August 21 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. “If the Special Committee fails to reach consensus on the debated issues tomorrow, the panel will forward its report to the CA Chairman,” said Sitaula. The CDC is preparing to include the six-province model as demarcated by the Supreme Court (SC) on August 8 and not to remove secularism, as no agreement was reached on it, said CDC member Aindra Sundar Nembang, adding, “If the parties reach a new agreement after the report is forwarded that can be included through amendment proposal.”
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August - 21 
Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), Krishna Prasad Sitaula, submitted the final draft of the Constitution to Constituent Assembly (CA) to Chairman Subas Chandra Nembang on August 21, reports The Himalayan Times. The CDC has prepare
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Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), Krishna Prasad Sitaula, submitted the final draft of the Constitution to Constituent Assembly (CA) to Chairman Subas Chandra Nembang on August 21, reports The Himalayan Times. The CDC has prepared the final draft after the Special Committee comprising of top leaders of major political parties, Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), agreed on a seven-Pradesh model of the federal set-up. Handing over the report to Nembang, Sitaula said the draft has ensured promulgation of the constitution at the earliest. Further, he also urged parties who have been launching protests against the draft to come to the negotiation table and find a solution
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August - 21 
Meanwhile, the Special Committee under the Constitutional-Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) agreed to go for a seven province-model in the new federal structure on August 21, reports Myrepublica.com. Prior to this the parties had for
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Meanwhile, the Special Committee under the Constitutional-Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) agreed to go for a seven province-model in the new federal structure on August 21, reports Myrepublica.com. Prior to this the parties had forged consensus to delineate the country into six provinces. According to CPDCC Chairman Baburam Bhattarai, province no 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 have remained intact. Under the new agreement, the proposed province number six has been divided. According to which the Districts to the east of Karnali River have been included in province number six while those to the west in province number seven. The parties said the detailed task of demarcation of the federal provinces will be carried out by the to-be-formed Federal Commission.
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August - 21 
Separately, Madhesi People's Right Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) objected strongly to the seven-province federal model proposed by three major political parties, reports Myrepublica.com. MPRF-D Chairman Bijay Gachchhadar walked out from the meeting of th
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Separately, Madhesi People's Right Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) objected strongly to the seven-province federal model proposed by three major political parties, reports Myrepublica.com. MPRF-D Chairman Bijay Gachchhadar walked out from the meeting of the Special Committee at the CA on August 21, voicing dissatisfaction over the seven-province delineation. Following his walkout, Gachchhadar organized a press conference and said his party would now support the ongoing protests without, however, quitting the constitution-drafting process at the CA. "The proposal of seven provinces was floated ignoring our demand. We will take to the streets after making our decision public at a press conference in the evening today [August 21]," said of MJF-D General Secretary Ram Janam Chaudhary.
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August - 22 
Bandh (general shut down strike) enforcers set ablaze two container vans and vandalized a passenger bus at Bhardaha-Portaha road section along the East-West Highway in Saptari District early on August 22, reports Myrepublica.com. Saptari bandh has
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Bandh (general shut down strike) enforcers set ablaze two container vans and vandalized a passenger bus at Bhardaha-Portaha road section along the East-West Highway in Saptari District early on August 22, reports Myrepublica.com. Saptari bandh has entered its sixth straight day today (August 22). Irate bandh enforcers set a container van, on fire for defying bandh at Portaha-5, said Birendra Majhi, chairman of United Movement Mobilization Area No 2. Similarly, the irate cadres have also vandalized a passenger bus, heading to east from west. As many as 14 passengers’ sustained injuries, when the bus ferrying passengers went out of control and turned turtle at Bhardaha-1 after the cadres pelting stones at it, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Narayan Prasad Chimoriya.
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August - 23 
Four Constituent Assembly (CA) members from the Sadbhavana Party (SP) on August 23 submitted their resignations to CA Chairman Subas Nembang alleging that the major political parties ignored the voice of minorities by taking advantage of their streng
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Four Constituent Assembly (CA) members from the Sadbhavana Party (SP) on August 23 submitted their resignations to CA Chairman Subas Nembang alleging that the major political parties ignored the voice of minorities by taking advantage of their strength in CA, reports Myrepublica.com. Though the party had announced on August 18, to submit resignation of all its six lawmakers, only Laxman Lal Karna, Bimal Kumar Kediya, Shail Kumari Devi and suspended lawmaker Sanjay Kumar Sah submitted their resignations on August 23. According to Karna, lawmaker Madhvi Rani was unwell while Narsingh Chaudhary was outside Kathmandu Valley and the two will also submit their resignations soon. On behalf of Sah, Karna submitted the resignation to the CA chairman since Sah is in jail on the charge of masterminding a bomb attack in Janakpur in 2011. Exiting the CA chairman's chamber after submitting the resignations, Karna said that they were forced to resign as the major parties conspired against the people of Madhes, Tharuhat, indigenous communities and women. "We cannot cling on to our CA seat when people are dying on the streets," reiterated Karna. Meanwhile, with the submission of the revised draft constitution at a full-House meeting of the CA on August 23, the CA secretariat has stepped up the final work of producing a new constitution through the CA, reports Myrepublica.com. Officials said that as per the latest plan, the secretariat is working under a timeline to conclude all the remaining procedures and promulgate the new constitution by mid-September. The full CA on August 23, decided to allow three days for lawmakers to study the revised draft. After the study time ends, lawmakers will be allocated five days at the most for general discussions on the revised draft constitution at the full CA meeting.
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August - 24 
Meanwhile, demanding cancellation of the proposed provincial boundaries under the new Constitution, an alliance of Madhesi parties has continued their protests across the Tarai from Jhapa to Parsa since the last nine days, throwing daily life out
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Meanwhile, demanding cancellation of the proposed provincial boundaries under the new Constitution, an alliance of Madhesi parties has continued their protests across the Tarai from Jhapa to Parsa since the last nine days, throwing daily life out of gear, reports Myrepublica.com. Although the agitating alliance claims to be staging peaceful protests, the agitations in various Districts are gradually taking an ugly turn. Among these Districts, protests in Rautahat turned violent on the ninth consecutive day on August 24. Two dozen local agitators and a dozen Policemen sustained injuries in a clash that erupted during protests at District Headquarters in Gaur in Rautahat District. Altogether 28 agitators and nine SF personnel were injured after a clash ensued between Police and demonstrators. Agitating locals also pelted stones at the house of former Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal in Gaur. However, no damage was reported. After the situation turned tense, District Administration Office (DAO) Rautahat clamped a curfew in the Gaur Municipality area from 4.30 p.m. on August 24, till 5 a.m. August 25, informed CDO Madan Bhujel.
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August - 24 
One more Nepal Police personnel, who was severely injured in violent clash between Security Forces (SFs) and Tharuhut agitators at Munuwa, Tikapur of Kailali District on August 24, succumb to his injuries during the treatment, reports Myrepublica.c
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One more Nepal Police personnel, who was severely injured in violent clash between Security Forces (SFs) and Tharuhut agitators at Munuwa, Tikapur of Kailali District on August 24, succumb to his injuries during the treatment, reports Myrepublica.com. According to Chief District Officer (CDO), Mohan Chapagain, Senior Police constable Janak Negi, Jhalari-7 of Kanchanpur District died on August 26 night. With the death of Negi, a total of eight security personnel and a two-year-old child have lost their lives in the incident. The 21 Police and Armed Police Force (APF) personnel had sustained injuries.
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August - 24 
According to Chief District Officer (CDO) Ram Kumar Shrestha, the protestors also set ablaze a Policeman they had held captive during the clash. Although protestors have claimed that at least three persons on their side were killed, the claim has yet
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According to Chief District Officer (CDO) Ram Kumar Shrestha, the protestors also set ablaze a Policeman they had held captive during the clash. Although protestors have claimed that at least three persons on their side were killed, the claim has yet to be verified. Curfew has been enforced in Tikapur area following the clash and Nepal Army (NA) personnel have been deployed to prevent any untoward incident in the area. "We took the decision to mobilize army personnel following a decision by the Security Committee," said CDO Shrestha. Tikapur area was declared prohibited zone following violent protests by Tharuhat activists for the past several days. Around 20,000 Tharuhat activists had arrived in Tikapur from various parts of the District to put up signboards of Autonomous Tharuhat in government offices and organize a protest rally. Secretary of Tharuhat /Tharuwan Joint Struggle Committee Madhav Chaudhary said the protestors had used domestic weapons for self-defense when police stopped them from heading for Tikapur Municipality Office. "We did not have any plan to attack the police. Those who came in the protests were in favor of Tharuhat," he said. "We cannot say that the attack was planned or there was infiltration in the protest." Since last 13 days, Tharuwan/Tharuhat United Struggle Committee has been hitting the streets in the west Tarai region demanding autonomous Tharuhat province including Kanchanpur and Kailali Districts in the new federal structure.
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August - 24 
At least eight persons, including a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), two Inspectors of the Nepal Police, and a two-year-old toddler were killed and 60 others, including 57 Policemen, were injured in the clash with agitating Tharuhat activists i
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At least eight persons, including a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), two Inspectors of the Nepal Police, and a two-year-old toddler were killed and 60 others, including 57 Policemen, were injured in the clash with agitating Tharuhat activists in Shankarpur area of Tikapur Municipality in Kailali District on August 24, reports Myrepublica.com. The clash ensued after Police prevented the protestors from breaching the prohibited zone. Irate protestors killed Police personnel with weapons such as spears, sickles, axes and slingshots. Those killed by the irate protestors include SSP Laxman Neupane, Inspector duo Balram Bista and Keshab Bohara, constables Lokendra Chand and Laxman Khadka. Likewise, Armed Police Force (APF) Head Constable Lalit Saud, and constable Ram Bihari Chaudhary were also killed in the clash. A two-year old son of APF Assistant Head Constable Netra Bahadur Saud was also killed by the protestors. Dr Narendra Kumar Khanal, Superintendent at the District Hospital, informed that around 60 injured have been brought to the hospital. Of them only three are civilians, while the rest are Security Force (SF) personnel.
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August - 24 
In addition, District Security Committee, Dang has declared the District a 'riot zone' from August 24, till September 8. Following declaration of the riot zone, the army has been deployed in the District, according to CDO Loknath Paudyal. "The army h
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In addition, District Security Committee, Dang has declared the District a 'riot zone' from August 24, till September 8. Following declaration of the riot zone, the army has been deployed in the District, according to CDO Loknath Paudyal. "The army has been deployed in the district so that no untoward incident takes place. The situation in the district with a majority Tharu population is very sensitive following the Kailali incident," said CDO Poudel.
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August - 24 
Meanwhile, Kailali Police arrested a person in connection with carnage in Tikapur on August 24, reports Myrepublica.com. According to CDO Chapagain, they arrested Maharaja Rana of Manuwa-7 in connection with the incident as per the information provid
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Meanwhile, Kailali Police arrested a person in connection with carnage in Tikapur on August 24, reports Myrepublica.com. According to CDO Chapagain, they arrested Maharaja Rana of Manuwa-7 in connection with the incident as per the information provided by the arrestees.
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August - 24 
Rajkumar Shrestha, Chief District Officer (CDO) of Kailali District, said 17 Police personnel including a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) were killed in the clash between Tharuhat activists and Police in Tikapur in the District on August 24, re
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Rajkumar Shrestha, Chief District Officer (CDO) of Kailali District, said 17 Police personnel including a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) were killed in the clash between Tharuhat activists and Police in Tikapur in the District on August 24, reports First Post. At least 20 persons — 17 Policemen including a senior officer and three protesters — were killed and more than 100 injured in the violent clash in Kailali District on August 24, between Security Force (SF) personnel and protesters demanding a separate Tharuhat province. Hemanta Pal, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) at the Nepal Police Headquarters, said Seti zonal Police Chief Laxman Neupane, two inspectors Keshav Bohara and Balram Bista, a head constable and a constable were among those killed. Six personnel from the Armed Police Force (APF), including head constable Ram Bir Tharu and three protesters were also killed when a mob tried to breach the curfew imposed by the local administration.
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August - 24 
Separately, the parliament meeting on August 24, denounced the brutal killings of seven SF personnel and a two-year-old boy in Tikapur of Kailali District and appealed to the general public, political parties, civil society and other organizations to
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Separately, the parliament meeting on August 24, denounced the brutal killings of seven SF personnel and a two-year-old boy in Tikapur of Kailali District and appealed to the general public, political parties, civil society and other organizations to maintain social harmony, reports Myrepublica.com. "This House meeting strongly condemns the incidents aimed at disturbing social unity," said Speaker Subas Nembang at the parliament meeting. He said a show of dissatisfaction in the final stages of Constitution making is natural. "But such a violent expression of dissatisfaction can never be acceptable." Nembang also urged security agencies and local administration to carry out their duties with an unflinching commitment and restraint. Earlier, PM Sushil Koirala addressed the meeting and assured all disgruntled groups that their genuine grievances would be addressed through amendments to the draft constitution. "The constitution is not going to be written in stone. It can be changed in line with public aspirations and we are always ready for that," said the PM at the House meeting. "So, I request all sides to exercise restraint and be aware of the elements that are hell-bent on disrupting the constitution making process."
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August - 25 
Furthermore, opposing the government decision to mobilize Nepal Army in riot zones, the UCPN-M demanded political solution to the conflict in various parts of the country, reports Myrepublica.com. A standing committee meeting of the party, held at pa
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Furthermore, opposing the government decision to mobilize Nepal Army in riot zones, the UCPN-M demanded political solution to the conflict in various parts of the country, reports Myrepublica.com. A standing committee meeting of the party, held at party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda's residence at Lazimpat on August 25, also urged the major political parties to take initiatives for dialogue with various agitating groups. "Parties and government must seek political solution to Monday's (August 24) Kailali incident," UCPN-M Spokesperson Dinanath Sharma said. "Mobilizing the military can never be a solution and we oppose it." The party also demanded that genuine concerns raised by Tharu communities be addressed by major political parties to bring the situation under control. UCPN-M also decided to stand behind the genuine demands raised by indigenous Tharu community.
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August - 25 
Meanwhile, on August 25, Kailali Police arrested five persons, identified as Raj Kumar Kathariya, Harinarayan Chaudhary, Dil Bahadur Chaudhary, Ram Kumar Kathariya and Sundarlal Kathariya of Munuwa, from their houses for their alleged involvement in
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Meanwhile, on August 25, Kailali Police arrested five persons, identified as Raj Kumar Kathariya, Harinarayan Chaudhary, Dil Bahadur Chaudhary, Ram Kumar Kathariya and Sundarlal Kathariya of Munuwa, from their houses for their alleged involvement in the killing of seven Police personnel, including Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Laxman Neupane, and a two-year-old boy in Tikapur, Kailali on August 24, reports The Himalayan Times. Mohan Chapagain, who replaced Raj Kumar Shrestha as Kailali Chief District Officer (CDO) said the detainees were kept at the District Police Office and investigation was under way. A meeting of the District security committee held declared nine VDCs and Tikapur municipality riot-hit zones and deployed the Nepali Army to bring the situation under control
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August - 25 
One person, identified as Raj Kishor Thakur (24), of Mahulita Tole in Mathiya Village Development Committee (VDC) in Rautahat District, was killed when Police opened fire on agitators in Gaur, the District headquarters of Rautahat on August 25, repor
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One person, identified as Raj Kishor Thakur (24), of Mahulita Tole in Mathiya Village Development Committee (VDC) in Rautahat District, was killed when Police opened fire on agitators in Gaur, the District headquarters of Rautahat on August 25, reports The Himalayan Times. The Police personnel opened fire when hundreds of demonstrators entered the riot-hit zone. Thakur was hit in the chest and succumbed to injuries while being rushed to Birgunj for treatment, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sudhirraj Shahi. After indefinite Tarai Madhes bandh (general shut down strike) called by United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) to protest draft statute and seven-province model took an ugly turn, Rautahat District Administration Office (DAO) declared 42-km road section from Gaur to Chandranigahapur riot-hit area and deployed the Nepali Army there.
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August - 25 
Separately, four major parties, Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L), on August 25, reviewed recent violent
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Separately, four major parties, Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L), on August 25, reviewed recent violent incidents in several Districts, mainly in Kailali, Rautahat and Sarlahi, and said they would try to address the concerns of agitating people by holding talks with their representatives, reports The Himalayan Times. They, however, said that they would continue the Constitution-drafting process. “We reviewed the situation and concluded that we should deal with the issues raised by protesters politically. We will hold talks with agitating sides and continue the ongoing constitution-drafting process,” said NC leader Ramchandra Paudel after the meeting of the four parties held at the residence of Prime Minister Sushil Koirala. The parties, however, have not made any concrete plan or set a timeline for talks with agitating sides. The leaders expressed firm commitment to seek solution through talks and not to stop the constitution-drafting process, according to Paudel.
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August - 26 
Further, as protests by agitating Madhes-based political parties and the Tharu community enters second week, protestors intensified their agitation in some parts of the Tarai Districts, while the local administration in various Districts, in response
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Further, as protests by agitating Madhes-based political parties and the Tharu community enters second week, protestors intensified their agitation in some parts of the Tarai Districts, while the local administration in various Districts, in response, have imposed prohibitory orders in certain areas, reports Myrepublica.com. Three Policemen and two protestors were injured when they clashed in Parasi, the District headquarters of Nawalparasi District, on August 26. The clash had ensued when protestors tried to breach the restricted zone in the District, according to CDO Hari Prasad Mainali. After issuing preliminary warning, SF personnel fired teargas shells and shots in the air to discourage protesters from entering the District headquarters, said Mainali. Two protestors, who received bullet injuries, identified as Bihadi Dhobi (50), and Munni Kalwar (40), are undergoing treatment at Bhairahawa Medical College.
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August - 26 
In addition, top leaders of major political parties urged leaders from the agitating Madhes-based political parties and other disgruntled groups to resolve differences through talks and compromise with political forces represented in the CA, reports
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In addition, top leaders of major political parties urged leaders from the agitating Madhes-based political parties and other disgruntled groups to resolve differences through talks and compromise with political forces represented in the CA, reports Myrepublica.com. Addressing the CA meeting on August 26, chiefs of major political parties, maintained that differences can be resolved through dialogue as Constitution itself is a document of compromise among political forces. Hinting at the boycott of the CA meeting by three Madhes-based political parties, they said any solution can't be found by avoiding talks. For some weeks, lawmakers from the Federal Socialist Party Nepal (FSPN), TMDP and Tarai Madhes Shadbhavana Party (TMSP) have been walking out of the CA meeting after allowing a representative to air their views in a show of protest against the proposed provincial boundaries. PM Koirala, who is also the president of Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Oli, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Madhesi People's Right Forum Democratic (MPRF-D) Chairman Bijay Gachchhadar reiterated that it was still possible to incorporate the concerns of various agitating sides in the new constitution.
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August - 26 
In the interim, deliberations on the amended bill relating to the Constitution of Nepal 2072 began at the Constituent Assembly (CA) this morning (August 26), reports Myrepublica.com. This is the final draft of the new Constitution including 37 parts,
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In the interim, deliberations on the amended bill relating to the Constitution of Nepal 2072 began at the Constituent Assembly (CA) this morning (August 26), reports Myrepublica.com. This is the final draft of the new Constitution including 37 parts, 302 articles and 9 annexes. The draft was tabled by the CA Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) before the CA plenary on August 23, and then three days were allocated for CA members to study the same. The deliberations over the next three days will take place for 11 hours every day from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, according to CA Chairman Subas Nembang. Every CA member expressing their views on the final draft will be awarded five minutes to do the same. There are presently 598 members in the CA.
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August - 26 
Separately, in the wake of the violence in different parts of the country over the delineation of federal provinces, the government has sent a formal letter to various agitating groups, including Madhes-based parties and Tharuhat supporters, calling
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Separately, in the wake of the violence in different parts of the country over the delineation of federal provinces, the government has sent a formal letter to various agitating groups, including Madhes-based parties and Tharuhat supporters, calling on them to come forward for talks, reports Myrepublica.com. According to the Prime Minister's Press Advisor Prateek Pradhan, the government has appealed to all agitating parties to share the historic responsibility of drafting the new statute. The government has reiterated its commitment to resolving their demands through negotiations, while also urging them to shun any violent activities. "The letters will be delivered to the leaders of the agitating Madhes-based parties and Tharuhat leaders by tomorrow," Pradhan told Republica late on August 26, evening. Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala himself has been making efforts to woo the different disgruntled political parties, both inside and outside the Constituent Assembly (CA), since the last few days. While he telephoned Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Chairman Mahantha Thakur about holding talks, he also held a meeting with Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Mohan Baidya, on August 26. The prime minister and leaders of the major political parties have also been in informal negotiations with Tharu lawmakers and leaders of the Tharuhat protests in western Nepal for the past few days.
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August - 27 
A person, identified as Jagat Devkota of Sugarkhal Village Development Committee (VDC) in Kailali District, sustained injuries while Police opened fire at him for defying curfew in Durgauli in the District on August 27, reports The Himalayan Times. W
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A person, identified as Jagat Devkota of Sugarkhal Village Development Committee (VDC) in Kailali District, sustained injuries while Police opened fire at him for defying curfew in Durgauli in the District on August 27, reports The Himalayan Times. While Police tried to stop the motorcycle he was riding on for interrogation during a curfew time, Devkota had tried to flee the scene. Police subsequently open the fire targeting him. The District Administration Office has been continuously imposing curfew in Tikapur Municipality and adjacent VDCs of the District including Durgauli after violent clashes erupted in Tikapur between protesters and Police on August 24.
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August - 27 
Meanwhile, despite restrictions on movement after being declared a "riot-hit area," local cadres of agitating Madhesi Morcha in Gaur in Rautahat District, set ablaze the District party office of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-
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Meanwhile, despite restrictions on movement after being declared a "riot-hit area," local cadres of agitating Madhesi Morcha in Gaur in Rautahat District, set ablaze the District party office of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on August 27, reports Myrepublica.com. Irate locals in the District headquarters of Rautahat doused the CPN-UML office in kerosene before setting it on fire. Furniture and other essential documents in the party office turned into ashes, according to Kamal Yadav, District chair of the party.
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August - 27 
President Ram Baran Yadav told Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala on August 27, that a new Constitution should be framed without any further delay, but the major parties should try to take all stakeholders on board the Constitution making process, re
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President Ram Baran Yadav told Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala on August 27, that a new Constitution should be framed without any further delay, but the major parties should try to take all stakeholders on board the Constitution making process, reports The Himalayan Times. According to the President’s Press Advisor Rajendra Dahal the President told the PM that parties should seek resolution of constitutional issues through dialogues. “You have tried to win the confidence of all the stakeholders until now and you still need to try to do so till the final hours of the constitution making process,” Dahal quoted the President as telling the PM. According to Dahal, the PM briefed the President about the ongoing agitation launched by Madhesi and other disgruntled forces and the security situation in the country.
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August - 27 
Separately, senior leaders and lawmakers of major political parties have stressed on promulgating the new Constitution from the Constituent Assembly (CA) without further delay by incorporating as much concerns as possible of various groups and commun
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Separately, senior leaders and lawmakers of major political parties have stressed on promulgating the new Constitution from the Constituent Assembly (CA) without further delay by incorporating as much concerns as possible of various groups and communities, reports Myrepublica.com. Taking part during the deliberations on the revised draft of the new Constitution in the CA full House meeting on August 27, leaders and lawmakers also insisted on making necessary amendments to the draft. Stating that new Constitution will be flexible for future amendments, senior leaders from major political parties tried to assure disgruntled groups that their demands could be still addressed through the CA as its process is not over.
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August - 28 
Moreover, a group of leaders including Madhes- and Janajati-centric parties also meet President Yadav separately on August 28, reports The Himalayan Times. Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Parliamentary Party leader Ashok Kumar Rai, Rastriya J
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Moreover, a group of leaders including Madhes- and Janajati-centric parties also meet President Yadav separately on August 28, reports The Himalayan Times. Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Parliamentary Party leader Ashok Kumar Rai, Rastriya Janamukti Party’s (RJP) Shiva Lal Thapa and Tharuhat Tarai Party Nepal’s (TTPN) Gopal Dahit among others were present in the meeting. The leaders also objected to the government decision regarding mobilisation of army in riot-hit zones, according to President’s Press Advisor Rajendra Dahal.
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August - 28 
as the bandh (general shut down strike) enforced by Unified Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) enters 14th day on August 28, it continues to affect normal life in Rautahat District, reports The Himalayan Times. Bijaya Kishor Jha, Chairperson of Elderly
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as the bandh (general shut down strike) enforced by Unified Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) enters 14th day on August 28, it continues to affect normal life in Rautahat District, reports The Himalayan Times. Bijaya Kishor Jha, Chairperson of Elderly Citizens Association chairperson in Rautahat, bemoaned the tug of war between the government and agitators, as well as its effects on the common public. “While the agitators are adamant on their demand for their rights and have brought life to a standstill by imposing indefinite strike, the state has been negligent about the scenario and seems to have left the people here to fend for themselves,” said Jha. He said the government should do the needful so that the prolonged agitation came to an end. “Educational institutions, banks, industries, factories and transportation have been shut for days. It’s high time that the government facilitates the end to the current crisis,” Jha added.
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August - 28 
Further, youths aligned to the UDMF set ablaze a billboard at the contact office of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Constituent Assembly (CA) member Ranju Thakur in Rajbiraj, the headquarters of Saptari District on August
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Further, youths aligned to the UDMF set ablaze a billboard at the contact office of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Constituent Assembly (CA) member Ranju Thakur in Rajbiraj, the headquarters of Saptari District on August 28, reports The Himalayan Times. According to locals, the agitators set the board ablaze in Rajdevi Chowk. The youths chanted slogans accusing Thakur of being against Madhes and sought mass resignation of the Madhesi CA members aligned to Nepali Congress (NC), CPN-UML and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M).
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August - 28 
Home Minister Bamdev Gautam told parliament that as per the local administration's request, the government decided to mobilise the army. According to reports, the Tharu community is opposing the federalism model that has put Kailali and Kanchanpur Di
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Home Minister Bamdev Gautam told parliament that as per the local administration's request, the government decided to mobilise the army. According to reports, the Tharu community is opposing the federalism model that has put Kailali and Kanchanpur Districts out of the proposed Tharuhat province. Monday's clash erupted after the protesters tried to defy the curfew and the prohibitory order issued by the district administration in Tikapur and Durgauli areas. Tension prevails in the area, as sporadic clashes between SF personnel and protesters have been reported. Violence was also reported from Rautahat and Saptari Districts.
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August - 28 
In the interim, the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) submitted a memorandum to President Ram Baran Yadav, objecting to the government move to deploy army in some Districts, reports The Himalayan Times. The party also asked the President t
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In the interim, the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) submitted a memorandum to President Ram Baran Yadav, objecting to the government move to deploy army in some Districts, reports The Himalayan Times. The party also asked the President to help address people’s concerns politically to resolve the disputes recently seen in some parts of the country. A team comprising CPN-Maoist Chairman Mohan Baidya met the President at the Office of the President at Shital Niwas, Kathmandu on August 28 and urged him to address dissatisfaction of people over the new Constitution politically.
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August - 29 
Meanwhile, the local administration imposed curfew in Dhangadhi, the District headquarters of Kailali District for the fifth consecutive day on August 29, reports The Himalayan Times. The curfew will come into effect from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Udaya B
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Meanwhile, the local administration imposed curfew in Dhangadhi, the District headquarters of Kailali District for the fifth consecutive day on August 29, reports The Himalayan Times. The curfew will come into effect from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Udaya Bahadur Singh, Assistant CDO at the District Administration Office, Kailali informed. The administration has been imposing the curfew in the area since the violent clash that took place in Tikapur on August 24.
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August - 30 
In addition, lawmakers from different political parties have urged the agitating groups to join the constitution writing process, reports Myrepublica.com. Taking part in the deliberations on the amended bill of the Constitution of Nepal, 2072, law
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In addition, lawmakers from different political parties have urged the agitating groups to join the constitution writing process, reports Myrepublica.com. Taking part in the deliberations on the amended bill of the Constitution of Nepal, 2072, lawmakers including Dr Minendra Rijal, also Minister for Information and Communications, urged the agitators to come to the talks table to get their demands met, ending the existing political impasses. Expressing his views in the discussion, Minister Rijal said that the first CA was dissolved without any results due to various reasons, stressing the need to promulgate the constitution, embracing historical changes achieved so far. The minister said that the violent incidents facing some parts of the country lately have kept all to stay on their toes at a time when the achievements of the Loktantra are going to be institutionalised. He underscored the need to promulgate the constitution at any cost. "Let's not waste the golden opportunity to promulgate the constitution. Violence should be parted from politics, which is a message achieved from past armed rebellion," Rijal said.
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In the interim, Constituent Assembly (CA) members from various political parties have started registering their amendment proposals to the constitution bill as the CA meeting on August 30, gave them seven days to register their views on any provision
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In the interim, Constituent Assembly (CA) members from various political parties have started registering their amendment proposals to the constitution bill as the CA meeting on August 30, gave them seven days to register their views on any provisions in the statute, reports Myrepublica.com. Prem Bahadur Singh of Socialist People's Party, Shiva Lal Thapa and Sima Kumari BK of Rastriya Janamukti Party (RJP) and Dipak Bohara of RJP registered their amendment proposals at the CA secretariat, Singh durbar on August 31. Lawmakers can propose changes in any provision of the new constitution until September 5.
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August - 30 
Nine persons including a Policeman were injured in a clash that took place at Narayangadh on August 30, during the bandh (general shutdown) called by the Tharu Kalyankari Sabha in Chitwan District, reports Myrepublica.com. The clash took place after
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Nine persons including a Policeman were injured in a clash that took place at Narayangadh on August 30, during the bandh (general shutdown) called by the Tharu Kalyankari Sabha in Chitwan District, reports Myrepublica.com. The clash took place after businessmen in Narayangadh exerted pressure to open markets. The Sabha had called a four-day bandh starting on August 30, putting forth various demands including declaring Chitwan the provincial capital, implementing the past agreements signed with Tharus, among others. Chitwan, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sahakul Bahadur Thapa, said that Police Inspector at the Ward Police Office, Narayangadh, Satya Narayan Thapa, received deep hand injury in the incident. Similarly, eight bandh enforcers were injured in the clash, said Chairman of the Tharu Kalyankari Sabha in Chitwan Bishram Mahato.
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August - 30 
Separately, major four political parties have agreed not to halt constitution writing in any excuses, reports Myrepublica.com. A meeting of the parties held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu on August 30, decided not
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Separately, major four political parties have agreed not to halt constitution writing in any excuses, reports Myrepublica.com. A meeting of the parties held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu on August 30, decided not to postpone statute making in the pretext of talks with agitating parties/groups. Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha said the meet decided to take constitution drafting and talks side by side. The meeting also concluded that is no justification for talks with preconditions.
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August - 31 
On August 31, two Tharu groups - Tharu Kalyankari Sabha and Tharuwan Joint Struggle Committee - staging protests against demarcation of federal units in the new Constitution told Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala that they are ready for talks provid
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On August 31, two Tharu groups - Tharu Kalyankari Sabha and Tharuwan Joint Struggle Committee - staging protests against demarcation of federal units in the new Constitution told Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala that they are ready for talks provided the government maintained restraint, The Himalayan Times. Tharu leaders including Aman Lal Modi had reached the PM’s residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu with a response to the letter Koirala had sent to them on August 30.
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August - 31 
One protester was killed and four others injured in Police firing on the 16th day of the indefinite Tarai bandh (general shut down strike) called by the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) in Birgunj in Parsa District on August 31, reports The Him
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One protester was killed and four others injured in Police firing on the 16th day of the indefinite Tarai bandh (general shut down strike) called by the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) in Birgunj in Parsa District on August 31, reports The Himalayan Times. UDMF has enforced indefinite strike to protest the draft Constitution and seven-province federal model proposed by the three major parties. Superintendent of Police (SP) Dibesh Lohani at Parsa District Police Office said Dilip Chaurasiya (28), a Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) cadre from Parsa’s Maniyari Village Development Committee (VDC), was shot in the chest during a clash that broke out near Parsa District Development Committee (DDC). Chaurasiya was rushed to Narayani Sub-regional Hospital, where he succumbed to injuries. Police had to open fire after the protesters defied curfew and staged demonstration. Clashes erupted between the bandh enforcers and Police personnel at several places in Birgunj. Four agitators, including an eight-year-old child, were injured in Police firing. Eight other demonstrators were hurt in Police baton-charge, while six Police personnel sustained injuries after protesters pelted them with stones. After the situation went out of control, Parsa District Administration Office (DAO) imposed an indefinite curfew in Birgunj from 4 pm on August 31. Parsa Chief District Officer (CDO) Keshav Raj Ghimire said curfew had been clamped at Ghantaghar, Maisthan, Parwanipur, Gandak, Powerhouse, Custom area, Adarshanagar, Ranighat, Baipas, Chhapkaiya in Birgunj. Further, defying the curfew, protesters staged rallies at Ghantaghar, Ranighat, Murli and Chhapkaiya till late evening. Agitators also set ablaze Police posts at Birgunj’s Gandak, Ranighat and Ashokbatika. They also set ablaze Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) party office in Parsa. The clashes started from Birgunj’s Nagawachowk when demonstrators hurled stones at the Police personnel. To bring the situation under control, Police fired dozen rounds of tear gas shells and fired in the air to disperse protesters. Protesters vandalised vehicles, offices of Land Survey, Nepal Telecom, DDC, Irrigation and a statue of late Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala. A clash also broke out between the agitators and Police at Bara’s Kalaiya. Police had to open three rounds of fire to disperse the mob. More than half a dozen demonstrators, including FSF-N General Secretary Ramsahay Yadav were injured. Agitators set ablaze old building of Rautahat DDC. Rautahat CDO Madan Bhujel said vital documents and files, as well as furniture, were damaged in arson. Firefighters and Security Force personnel doused the fire at the old DDC building. In addition, protesters vandalised a microbus heading to Kathmandu from Rajbiraj for defying bandh at Rupani of Raypur VDC in Saptari District. Police intervened when the protesters tried to set ablaze the microbus. Police said passengers on the vehicle were safe. Bandh organisers vandalised the CPN-UML party office and set it ablaze in Jaleswor of Mahottari District.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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