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

  • 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) )
  • 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.


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)

Member

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)

Member