The Terai–Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) has formally announced that it has ended its affiliation with the Upendra Yadav-led Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal ahead of the House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21.
TMLP Chair Brishesh Chandra Lal issued a press statement on Sunday declaring that the party no longer maintains any political relationship with JSP Nepal. The announcement comes as political parties intensify campaigning for the upcoming parliamentary election, with leaders and cadres engaged in door-to-door outreach across the country.
TMLP had initially unified with the then Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) led by Mahantha Thakur. Later, LSP and JSP Nepal proceeded with a unification process. On Mangsir 24, an agreement was reached to unify the Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, the Janata Pragatisheel Party, and the Terai–Madhes Loktantrik Party. However, according to Lal, the unification process was not completed as agreed.
Although LSP and JSP Nepal formally announced their merger on Poush 27, Lal stated that TMLP was not institutionally included in the merger process. In the statement, Lal said the decision to separate was made in consideration of political dignity, self-respect, and institutional values.
He also stated that there was no demonstrated commitment to building a broader political force centered on the agendas of Madhesi and other marginalized communities, nor an effort to address past shortcomings.
TMLP said it will continue working on issues concerning Madhesi, Tharuhat, Indigenous nationalities, Dalits, Muslims, and other marginalized groups. Lal also urged voters to support candidates in the upcoming election who uphold republicanism, federalism, and inclusive democracy.
