Katmandu, Nepal: The agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), the alliance of some Madhes-based parties, has announced protest programs against the government’s decision to hold local elections on May 14.
A meeting of the UDMF leaders held at Tarai Madhes Democratic Party's central office, Bizulibazar, has made the decision not to allow holding the local level elections in Terai districts.
To protest the government decision, the UDMF has announced general strike for Wednesday in Madhes districts.
Issuing a press statement after the meeting, the UDMF has termed the government decision to announce the date for local level elections as an unfortunate move.
The UDMF had been demanding the endorsement of the constitution amendment bill registered in the parliament before announcing the date for the local level elections.
Though the UDMF has also extended support to the incumbent CPN Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal led government, the meeting has not made any decision regarding the support to the government.
