Madhesi Front tones down protest post constitution amendment

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ANI Kathmandu
Last Updated : Jan 25 2016 | 6:13 PM IST

The Nepal United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), has apparently softened its agitation and said it would continue its protest programmes even after the first amendment to the Constitution.

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The protesting alliance held a meeting in Kathmandu to review the agitation and came up with three programmes, seemingly more moderate than its earlier activities,reports The Himalayan Times.

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Front said the struggle would continue till all of their demands were met in a package.

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The Front also reiterated its demand for an independent probe to be launched into violent clashes during the agitation and actions must be taken against the culprits.

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First Published: Jan 25 2016 | 6:01 PM IST

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