Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) Chairman Mahanta Thakur is scheduled to leave for New Delhi, India on Sunday following complications in his left leg.  

Thakur is expected to undergo an operation to remove cyst from his leg at Gurgoan-based Medhant Hospital.  It remains unclear how long he will stay in the Indian Capital.

“I have an appointment for Monday. I might stay a few days if doctors there prescribe for operation,” Thakur told the Post.

Thakur’s visit, which is taking place amid prolonged standoff in talks between agitating Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha and big three parties, has been viewed meaningfully.  TMLP insiders said Thakur is also planning to meet Indian leaders during the visit.  Thakur, however, said that “nothing has been fixed so far” for the meeting.

Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato, who is also in New Delhi for health checkup, has been meeting various Indian leaders.