May 11, Kathmandu - Mahanta Thakur, Chairman of the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP) and a member of the National Assembly, expressed his discontent with the existing constitutional system and the federal structure of Nepal. Addressing the National Assembly, Thakur highlighted that despite the country's long-standing history, issues of ethnic, religious, and regional discrimination remain unresolved.

He pointed out that the current seven-province federal model, initially envisioned to eliminate disparities based on ethnicity and population, has failed to fully address the demands of various movements. Thakur criticized the government for bypassing the parliament to govern through ordinances, emphasizing that decisions made outside the legislative process are unacceptable to his party.

Discussing his health condition, Thakur stated that despite physical hardships and difficulty walking, he remains committed to fighting for people's rights. “We fought to remove discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, and region. Past proposals for 10 or 11 provinces and demands for two Madhes provinces have been ignored, and now the current seven-province structure has been introduced without our full consensus,” he said.

Thakur, who is physically disabled, expressed his resolve to continue advocating for the rights of the people, stating, “Despite my condition, I stand for the people's rights with the support of elders.” He also voiced hope that the Madhesi community's leadership, which is in government, will prevent further repression and discrimination against Madhes.

Additionally, Thakur raised concerns about possible government interference and vandalism targeting political party offices. He criticized the current functioning of the parliament and called for the legislature and government to take the issues faced by marginalized communities seriously and address justice effectively.