Madhesi parties have given a cold shoulder to Baburam Bhattarai’s request to fight for their cause.

In a telephone conversation with Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato, Bhattarai said that he was willing to fight for the cause of Madhesi, Janajati and Tharu communities.

In reply, Mahato thanked Bhattarai for the support, but said that they cannot entertain his belated request to join their struggle.

Such move would only raise scepticism, Mahato told Bhattarai.

Laxman Lal Karna, Sadbhawana Party co chair, declined to comment on the prospects of Bhattarai joining their movement.

He, however, said that anyone was free to support them.

After declaring his exit from the UCPN (Maoist) on Saturday, Bhattarai now plans to join the ongoing struggle of Madhes, Tharu and Janajati communities.

To this end, he plans to visit Janakpur on Tuesday.