Agreement between the Government Talks Team comprising the Seven political Parties and Sanghiya Ganatantrik Rastriya Morcha, Nepal

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Country/entity: Nepal
Region: Asia and Pacific
Agreement name: Agreement between the Government Talks Team comprising the Seven political Parties and Sanghiya Ganatantrik Rastriya Morcha, Nepal
Date: 2 Mar 2008
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/local conflict
Nepalese Insurgency (1996 - 2006)
Inspired by the Maoist insurgency in Peru in the early 1990s, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) – CPN(M) – declared war on the Nepalese government in February 1996. A key demand was the transformation of Nepal from a monarchy into a ‘People’s Republic’. Following a pronounced Maoist military strategy, the CPN(M) focused their insurgency on the rural areas. They gained significantly in strength and it took heavy international military support to stabilize the Nepalese government in 2002. After public protests escalated in Kathmandu in 2004, the Nepalese King Gyanendra took authoritarian control over the government. In the cities, a strong popular movement for democracy emerged, forcing the government into fast progressing peace negations in 2006 that concluded with the signing of a Comprehensive Peace Accord on 21 November 2006.
Stage: Framework/substantive - partial
Conflict nature: Government/territory
Peace process: Nepal related-local processes
Parties: On behalf of Sanghiya Ganatantrik Rastriya Morcha, Nepal
Sd.
(Mr D.K. Buddhist)
Chairperson,
Sanghiya Ganatantrik Rastriya Morcha, Nepal

Sd.
(Mr Kumar Lingden ‘Mirak’)
Chairperson,
Sanghiya Limbuwan Rajya Parishad

Sd.
(Mr Laxman Tharu)
Chairperson,
Samyukta Tharu Rastriya Morcha-Nepal

Sd.
(Mr Bisendra Paswan)
Chairperson,
Dalit Janajati Party

Sd.
(Mr Singman Tamang)
Vice-chairman,
Tamangsaling Swayatta Rajya Parishad

Talks Team comprising seven parties
Sd.
(Mr Ram Chandra Poudel)
Coordinator

Sd.
(Mr Shanker Pokharel)
Member

Sd.
(Mr Dev Prasad Gurung)
Member

Sd.
(Mr Ghanashyam Sharma Poudel)
Member

Sd.
(Mr Sunil Prajapati)
Member

Sd.
(Mr Keshav Nepal)
Member
Third parties: -
Description: An agreement between the Government Talks Team comprising the Seven political Parties and Sanghiya Ganatantrik Rastriya Morcha. Issues covered include inclusion of marginalised groups in state structures, reparations for martyrs' families, and the withdrawal of general shutdowns and strikes to ensure a successful constituency assembly election.

Agreement document: NP_080302_GoN and Sanghiya Ganatantrik Rastriya Morcha.pdf (opens in new tab) | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth: No specific mention.
Disabled persons: Groups→Disabled persons→Other
Page 1, 1. Those who attained martyrdom during the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat and Dalit people shall be declared martyrs with due respect and Rs 1,000,000 (one million) shall be provided to the dependent families of the deceased. Provisions shall be made to provide employment to one family member and free education [for children] of each martyr family, and treatment to injured agitators. Charges filed against leaders and cadres shall be withdrawn and those detained shall be immediately released. A taskforce comprising the Government and agitating sides shall be immediately formed and work shall be initiated to identify those who attained martyrdom and those who were injured during the movement.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Rhetorical
Page 1, Untitled Preamble: In the spirit of the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat Dalits, and women; ending all forms of discrimination that evolved over a period of 239 years due to the centralised feudal state against the aspirations of Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits, women, backward groups, minorities and Muslim communities, we, the signatories, have reached the following written agreement, expressing commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and modern new Nepal, incorporating all Nepalese people, including Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits and women into the national mainstream, by establishing a federal democratic republic based on a new state structure as per the [principles] of a federal system with proportional democracy and autonomous federal states.
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Substantive
Page 1, 3: By maintaining Nepal’s sovereignty, national unity and integrity intact, a provision shall be made for scientifically determined autonomous federal republic states by the Constituent Assembly based on the historical backgrounds, languages, geographical regions, economic resources and potentialities of Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat as well as other Adivasi Janajati, Dalits, backward classes and ethnicities by abolishing the 239-year old centralised system of governance. To ensure this, [a proposal to this effect] shall be submitted and ratified by the Council of Ministers and conveyed to the parties concerned. In the process of forming a new national structure, the self- respect of all groups and ethnicities shall be honoured. The structure of the autonomous states of the republic, complete details, and division of power between the centre and states shall be determined by the Constituent Assembly. For its implementation, this agreement shall be sent to the Commission for Restructuring, which is to be formed in connection with the new national structure.
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Other
Page 1, 1: Those who attained martyrdom during the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat and Dalit people shall be declared martyrs with due respect and Rs 1,000,000 (one million) shall be provided to the dependent families of the deceased. Provisions shall be made to provide employment to one family member and free education [for children] of each martyr family, and treatment to injured agitators. Charges filed against leaders and cadres shall be withdrawn and those detained shall be immediately released. A taskforce comprising the Government and agitating sides shall be immediately formed and work shall be initiated to identify those who attained martyrdom and those who were injured during the movement.
Religious groups: Groups→Religious groups→Rhetorical
Page 1, 4: Provision shall be made for inclusive and proportional participation of Adivasi Janajati, natives of the Terai, Dalits, backward classes, Muslims, women, etc. in all organs of the state.
Indigenous people: Groups→Indigenous people→Rhetorical
Page 1, Untitled Preamble: In the spirit of the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat Dalits, and women; ending all forms of discrimination that evolved over a period of 239 years due to the centralised feudal state against the aspirations of Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits, women, backward groups, minorities and Muslim communities, we, the signatories, have reached the following written agreement, expressing commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and modern new Nepal, incorporating all Nepalese people, including Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits and women into the national mainstream, by establishing a federal democratic republic based on a new state structure as per the [principles] of a federal system with proportional democracy and autonomous federal states.

Page 1, 4: Provision shall be made for inclusive and proportional participation of Adivasi Janajati, natives of the Terai, Dalits, backward classes, Muslims, women, etc. in all organs of the state.
Groups→Indigenous people→Substantive
Page 1, 3: By maintaining Nepal’s sovereignty, national unity and integrity intact, a provision shall be made for scientifically determined autonomous federal republic states by the Constituent Assembly based on the historical backgrounds, languages, geographical regions, economic resources and potentialities of Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat as well as other Adivasi Janajati, Dalits, backward classes and ethnicities by abolishing the 239-year old centralised system of governance. To ensure this, [a proposal to this effect] shall be submitted and ratified by the Council of Ministers and conveyed to the parties concerned. In the process of forming a new national structure, the self- respect of all groups and ethnicities shall be honoured. The structure of the autonomous states of the republic, complete details, and division of power between the centre and states shall be determined by the Constituent Assembly. For its implementation, this agreement shall be sent to the Commission for Restructuring, which is to be formed in connection with the new national structure.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: No specific mention.
Social class: Groups→Social class→Rhetorical
Page 1, Untitled Preamble: In the spirit of the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat Dalits, and women; ending all forms of discrimination that evolved over a period of 239 years due to the centralised feudal state against the aspirations of Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits, women, backward groups, minorities and Muslim communities, we, the signatories, have reached the following written agreement, expressing commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and modern new Nepal, incorporating all Nepalese people, including Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits and women into the national mainstream, by establishing a federal democratic republic based on a new state structure as per the [principles] of a federal system with proportional democracy and autonomous federal states.

Page 1, 4: Provision shall be made for inclusive and proportional participation of Adivasi Janajati, natives of the Terai, Dalits, backward classes, Muslims, women, etc. in all organs of the state.
Groups→Social class→Substantive
Page 1, 1: Those who attained martyrdom during the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat and Dalit people shall be declared martyrs with due respect and Rs 1,000,000 (one million) shall be provided to the dependent families of the deceased. Provisions shall be made to provide employment to one family member and free education [for children] of each martyr family, and treatment to injured agitators. Charges filed against leaders and cadres shall be withdrawn and those detained shall be immediately released. A taskforce comprising the Government and agitating sides shall be immediately formed and work shall be initiated to identify those who attained martyrdom and those who were injured during the movement.

Page 1, 3: By maintaining Nepal’s sovereignty, national unity and integrity intact, a provision shall be made for scientifically determined autonomous federal republic states by the Constituent Assembly based on the historical backgrounds, languages, geographical regions, economic resources and potentialities of Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat as well as other Adivasi Janajati, Dalits, backward classes and ethnicities by abolishing the 239-year old centralised system of governance. To ensure this, [a proposal to this effect] shall be submitted and ratified by the Council of Ministers and conveyed to the parties concerned. In the process of forming a new national structure, the self- respect of all groups and ethnicities shall be honoured. The structure of the autonomous states of the republic, complete details, and division of power between the centre and states shall be determined by the Constituent Assembly. For its implementation, this agreement shall be sent to the Commission for Restructuring, which is to be formed in connection with the new national structure.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: Page 1, Untitled Preamble: In the spirit of the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat Dalits, and women; ending all forms of discrimination that evolved over a period of 239 years due to the centralised feudal state against the aspirations of Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits, women, backward groups, minorities and Muslim communities, we, the signatories, have reached the following written agreement, expressing commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and modern new Nepal, incorporating all Nepalese people, including Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits and women into the national mainstream, by establishing a federal democratic republic based on a new state structure as per the [principles] of a federal system with proportional democracy and autonomous federal states.

Page 1, 4: Provision shall be made for inclusive and proportional participation of Adivasi Janajati, natives of the Terai, Dalits, backward classes, Muslims, women, etc. in all organs of the state.
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: Page 1, 1: Those who attained martyrdom during the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat and Dalit people shall be declared martyrs with due respect and Rs 1,000,000 (one million) shall be provided to the dependent families of the deceased. Provisions shall be made to provide employment to one family member and free education [for children] of each martyr family, and treatment to injured agitators. Charges filed against leaders and cadres shall be withdrawn and those detained shall be immediately released. A taskforce comprising the Government and agitating sides shall be immediately formed and work shall be initiated to identify those who attained martyrdom and those who were injured during the movement.

State definition

Nature of state (general): No specific mention.
State configuration: Page 1, Untitled Preamble: In the spirit of the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat Dalits, and women; ending all forms of discrimination that evolved over a period of 239 years due to the centralised feudal state against the aspirations of Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits, women, backward groups, minorities and Muslim communities, we, the signatories, have reached the following written agreement, expressing commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and modern new Nepal, incorporating all Nepalese people, including Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits and women into the national mainstream, by establishing a federal democratic republic based on a new state structure as per the [principles] of a federal system with proportional democracy and autonomous federal states.

Page 1, 2: By abolishing the monarchy through the Constituent Assembly, Nepal shall be proclaimed a federal democratic republic and the seven parties shall remain committed to its enforcement.

Page 1, 3: By maintaining Nepal’s sovereignty, national unity and integrity intact, a provision shall be made for scientifically determined autonomous federal republic states by the Constituent Assembly based on the historical backgrounds, languages, geographical regions, economic resources and potentialities of Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat as well as other Adivasi Janajati, Dalits, backward classes and ethnicities by abolishing the 239-year old centralised system of governance. To ensure this, [a proposal to this effect] shall be submitted and ratified by the Council of Ministers and conveyed to the parties concerned. In the process of forming a new national structure, the self- respect of all groups and ethnicities shall be honoured. The structure of the autonomous states of the republic, complete details, and division of power between the centre and states shall be determined by the Constituent Assembly. For its implementation, this agreement shall be sent to the Commission for Restructuring, which is to be formed in connection with the new national structure.
Self determination: No specific mention.
Referendum: No specific mention.
State symbols: No specific mention.
Independence/secession: No specific mention.
Accession/unification: No specific mention.
Border delimitation: No specific mention.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): Governance→Political institutions (new or reformed)→General references
Page 1, 2: By abolishing the monarchy through the Constituent Assembly, Nepal shall be proclaimed a federal democratic republic and the seven parties shall remain committed to its enforcement.
Elections: Page 1, 5: All general shutdowns, including the general strike called by the Federal Republic National Front, Nepal, shall be withdrawn to enable a successful Constituent Assembly election scheduled for April 10, 2008 and all political factions of this Front shall help conduct the election in a conducive atmosphere.
Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: Page 1, 5: All general shutdowns, including the general strike called by the Federal Republic National Front, Nepal, shall be withdrawn to enable a successful Constituent Assembly election scheduled for April 10, 2008 and all political factions of this Front shall help conduct the election in a conducive atmosphere.
Traditional/religious leaders: No specific mention.
Public administration: No specific mention.
Constitution: No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing: Power sharing→Territorial power sharing→Federal or similar sub-divided government
Page 1, Untitled Preamble: In the spirit of the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat Dalits, and women; ending all forms of discrimination that evolved over a period of 239 years due to the centralised feudal state against the aspirations of Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits, women, backward groups, minorities and Muslim communities, we, the signatories, have reached the following written agreement, expressing commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and modern new Nepal, incorporating all Nepalese people, including Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits and women into the national mainstream, by establishing a federal democratic republic based on a new state structure as per the [principles] of a federal system with proportional democracy and autonomous federal states.

Page 1, 3: By maintaining Nepal’s sovereignty, national unity and integrity intact, a provision shall be made for scientifically determined autonomous federal republic states by the Constituent Assembly based on the historical backgrounds, languages, geographical regions, economic resources and potentialities of Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat as well as other Adivasi Janajati, Dalits, backward classes and ethnicities by abolishing the 239-year old centralised system of governance. To ensure this, [a proposal to this effect] shall be submitted and ratified by the Council of Ministers and conveyed to the parties concerned. In the process of forming a new national structure, the self- respect of all groups and ethnicities shall be honoured. The structure of the autonomous states of the republic, complete details, and division of power between the centre and states shall be determined by the Constituent Assembly. For its implementation, this agreement shall be sent to the Commission for Restructuring, which is to be formed in connection with the new national structure.
Economic power sharing: No specific mention.
Military power sharing: No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: No specific mention.
Civil and political rights: No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights: No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship: No specific mention.
Democracy: Page 1, Untitled Preamble: In the spirit of the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat Dalits, and women; ending all forms of discrimination that evolved over a period of 239 years due to the centralised feudal state against the aspirations of Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits, women, backward groups, minorities and Muslim communities, we, the signatories, have reached the following written agreement, expressing commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and modern new Nepal, incorporating all Nepalese people, including Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits and women into the national mainstream, by establishing a federal democratic republic based on a new state structure as per the [principles] of a federal system with proportional democracy and autonomous federal states.

Page 1, 2: By abolishing the monarchy through the Constituent Assembly, Nepal shall be proclaimed a federal democratic republic and the seven parties shall remain committed to its enforcement.
Detention procedures: No specific mention.
Media and communication: No specific mention.
Mobility/access: No specific mention.
Protection measures: No specific mention.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: No specific mention.
Prisons and detention: No specific mention.
Traditional Laws: No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: No specific mention.
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
International funds: No specific mention.
Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: No specific mention.
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: No specific mention.
DDR: No specific mention.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: Page 1, 1: Those who attained martyrdom during the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat and Dalit people shall be declared martyrs with due respect and Rs 1,000,000 (one million) shall be provided to the dependent families of the deceased. Provisions shall be made to provide employment to one family member and free education [for children] of each martyr family, and treatment to injured agitators. Charges filed against leaders and cadres shall be withdrawn and those detained shall be immediately released. A taskforce comprising the Government and agitating sides shall be immediately formed and work shall be initiated to identify those who attained martyrdom and those who were injured during the movement.

Page 1, 5: All general shutdowns, including the general strike called by the Federal Republic National Front, Nepal, shall be withdrawn to enable a successful Constituent Assembly election scheduled for April 10, 2008 and all political factions of this Front shall help conduct the election in a conducive atmosphere.
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: No specific mention.
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: Transitional justice→Amnesty/pardon→Amnesty/pardon proper
Page 1, 1: Those who attained martyrdom during the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat and Dalit people shall be declared martyrs with due respect and Rs 1,000,000 (one million) shall be provided to the dependent families of the deceased. Provisions shall be made to provide employment to one family member and free education [for children] of each martyr family, and treatment to injured agitators. Charges filed against leaders and cadres shall be withdrawn and those detained shall be immediately released. A taskforce comprising the Government and agitating sides shall be immediately formed and work shall be initiated to identify those who attained martyrdom and those who were injured during the movement.
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: Page 1, 1: Those who attained martyrdom during the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat and Dalit people shall be declared martyrs with due respect and Rs 1,000,000 (one million) shall be provided to the dependent families of the deceased. Provisions shall be made to provide employment to one family member and free education [for children] of each martyr family, and treatment to injured agitators. Charges filed against leaders and cadres shall be withdrawn and those detained shall be immediately released. A taskforce comprising the Government and agitating sides shall be immediately formed and work shall be initiated to identify those who attained martyrdom and those who were injured during the movement.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: Page 1, 1: Those who attained martyrdom during the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat and Dalit people shall be declared martyrs with due respect and Rs 1,000,000 (one million) shall be provided to the dependent families of the deceased. Provisions shall be made to provide employment to one family member and free education [for children] of each martyr family, and treatment to injured agitators. Charges filed against leaders and cadres shall be withdrawn and those detained shall be immediately released. A taskforce comprising the Government and agitating sides shall be immediately formed and work shall be initiated to identify those who attained martyrdom and those who were injured during the movement.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: Transitional justice→Reparations→Material reparations
Page 1, 1: Those who attained martyrdom during the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat and Dalit people shall be declared martyrs with due respect and Rs 1,000,000 (one million) shall be provided to the dependent families of the deceased. Provisions shall be made to provide employment to one family member and free education [for children] of each martyr family, and treatment to injured agitators. Charges filed against leaders and cadres shall be withdrawn and those detained shall be immediately released. A taskforce comprising the Government and agitating sides shall be immediately formed and work shall be initiated to identify those who attained martyrdom and those who were injured during the movement.
Reconciliation: No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory: No specific mention.
Other international signatory: No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: Asian Study Center for Peace & Conflict Transformation (2011), From Conflict to Peace in Nepal: Peace Agreements 2005-2010.

Agreement between the Government Talks Team comprising the Seven Political Parties and Sanghiya Ganatantrik Rastriya Morcha, Nepal

Concluded on March 02, 2008

In the spirit of the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat Dalits, and women;

ending all forms of discrimination that evolved over a period of 239 years due to the centralised feudal state against the aspirations of Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits, women, backward groups, minorities and Muslim communities, we, the signatories, have reached the following written agreement, expressing commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and modern new Nepal, incorporating all Nepalese people, including Adivasi Janajati , Madheshis, Dalits and women into the national mainstream, by establishing a federal democratic republic based on a new state structure as per the [principles] of a federal system with proportional democracy and autonomous federal states.

1. Those who attained martyrdom during the movements of the Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat and Dalit people shall be declared martyrs with due respect and Rs 1,000,000 (one million) shall be provided to the dependent families of the deceased.

Provisions shall be made to provide employment to one family member and free education [for children] of each martyr family, and treatment to injured agitators.

Charges filed against leaders and cadres shall be withdrawn and those detained shall be immediately released.

A taskforce comprising the Government and agitating sides shall be immediately formed and work shall be initiated to identify those who attained martyrdom and those who were injured during the movement.

2. By abolishing the monarchy through the Constituent Assembly, Nepal shall be proclaimed a federal democratic republic and the seven parties shall remain committed to its enforcement.

3. By maintaining Nepal’s sovereignty, national unity and integrity intact, a provision shall be made for scientifically determined autonomous federal republic states by the Constituent Assembly based on the historical backgrounds, languages, geographical regions, economic resources and potentialities of Limbuwan, Khambuwan, Tamangsaling, Tharuhat as well as other Adivasi Janajati, Dalits, backward classes and ethnicities by abolishing the 239-year old centralised system of governance.

To ensure this, [a proposal to this effect] shall be submitted and ratified by the Council of Ministers and conveyed to the parties concerned.

In the process of forming a new national structure, the self- respect of all groups and ethnicities shall be honoured.

The structure of the autonomous states of the republic, complete details, and division of power between the centre and states shall be determined by the Constituent Assembly.

For its implementation, this agreement shall be sent to the Commission for Restructuring, which is to be formed in connection with the new national structure.

4. Provision shall be made for inclusive and proportional participation of Adivasi Janajati , natives of the Terai, Dalits, backward classes, Muslims, women, etc.

in all organs of the state.

5. All general shutdowns, including the general strike called by the Federal Republic National Front, Nepal, shall be withdrawn to enable a successful Constituent Assembly election scheduled for April 10, 2008 and all political factions of this Front shall help conduct the election in a conducive atmosphere.

On behalf of Sanghiya Ganatantrik Rastriya Morcha, Nepal

Talks Team comprising seven parties

Sd.

(Mr D.K. Buddhist)

Chairperson,

Sanghiya Ganatantrik Rastriya Morcha, Nepal

Sd.

(Mr Ram Chandra Poudel)

Coordinator

Sd.

(Mr Kumar Lingden ‘Mirak’)

Chairperson,

Sanghiya Limbuwan Rajya Parishad

Sd.

(Mr Shanker Pokharel)

Member

Sd.

(Mr Laxman Tharu)

Chairperson,

Samyukta Tharu Rastriya Morcha-Nepal

Sd.

(Mr Dev Prasad Gurung)

Member

Sd.

(Mr Bisendra Paswan)

Chairperson,

Dalit Janajati Party

Sd.

(Mr Ghanashyam Sharma Poudel)

Member

Sd.

(Mr Singman Tamang)

Vice-chairman,

Tamangsaling Swayatta Rajya Parishad

Sd.

(Mr Sunil Prajapati)

Member

Sd.

(Mr Keshav Nepal)