RARBIRAJ: Chair of Janata Samajbadi Party, Nepal (JSP-N), Upendra Yadav has warned of a public uprising if the government does not withdraw the proposed land bill.
Speaking at the inaugural session of JSP-N Saptari’s district-level unity convention in Rajbiraj on Wednesday, Yadav said, “If the government tries to forcibly impose this anti-Madhes land bill, the Madhesi people will be compelled to revolt in defense of their identity and existence.”
He accused the government of plotting to resettle hill-based land mafias illegally in the Madhes under the guise of land reform, leading to environmental destruction, including deforestation and Chure range degradation. Yadav urged people to remain alert to such moves.
Highlighting the growing water crisis and desertification in Madhes, Yadav blamed government policies and demanded a revised budget to address the region’s challenges. “Chure is essential to maintaining groundwater levels. If forests are cleared for settlement without preserving Chure, the Madhes will turn into a desert,” he warned.
He also criticized the budget allocation, stating, “Forty percent of the population receives 89 percent of the budget, while the 60 percent living in Madhes is allocated only 11 percent. What could be a greater injustice than this?”
Calling the constitution “imposed,” Yadav argued that it has failed to serve the country’s interests and tarnished the image of federal democratic republicanism. He also emphasized the need for constitutional amendment or rewriting to introduce directly elected presidency, electoral reform, and proportional representation based on population.
Yadav further claimed that provinces remain powerless due to a lack of authority, police, and staff. “Provincial governments have been made toothless,” he said.
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