Former President Ram Baran Yadav has suggested that the crisis facing Madhes should be resolved through the means of dialogue.

Speaking at a programme organised in a school at Baghachauda, Dhanusha on Friday, the former president said, “Every crisis facing the country should be resolved through political consensus and the Madhes issue should also be resolved in the same manner."

He further said the role of all the parties would be vital in resolving the Madhes problem through talks, dialogue and the democratic process, expressing his confidence that the current problem could be resolved by amending the constitution.

In response to a question from students, the former ceremonial head of state said the disparity and discrimination between the centre and the provinces could be removed if the future course of action is prepared as per the federal structure since it would ensure a judicious distribution of revenue.

He also pointed out the need of awareness and initiation in society to wipe out various ill practices like discrimination against daughter, child marriage, dowry system and unemployment problem.

Prof Krishna Khanal, journalist Rajendra Dahal, Prof Binaya Kushiyait and educationist Puranjan Acharya underlined the need for all sides to take the initiation towards resolving the existing problems.

The programme was presided over by the School Management Committee president Ram Bharos Kapadi.