The Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM) has decided to call off their programmes of strike, border blockade and protest.

A meeting of the SLMM in Kathmandu on Monday decided to postpone the protest programmes in view of what it called “citizen’s suggestion”.

“Considering the current crisis facing the nation and the public necessity and aspirations, the ongoing protest programmes of general strike, border blockade, government office shutdown have been called for now. But the other agitation programmes will continue,” read a statement issued after the meeting.

The SLMM meet also noted that the comments made by Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato, a key leader of the agitating alliance, have dealt a blow to the Madhes agitation. “As the latest activities and comments of Sadbhawana Party Chairman Mahato have damaged the Madhes agitation, the Madhesi Morcha directs him not to be involved in such activities in the coming days,” read the statement.

Mahato has not signed the decision of SLMM.

Likewise, the Morcha has decided to mobilise its cadres in Tarai/Madhes, Tharuhat, and Kathmandu, among other places, by rectifying its weaknesses in the agitation. The alliance also aims to forge alliance with other political parties.

Meanwhile, the SLMM has raised objection to what it called the government’s premeditated attempt to spread false message that the agitating forces were defeated. The Morcha is determined that it won’t back down from its struggle under no circumstances.