Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Nepal PM Engages Madhes Parties Amid Communal Violence
In Nepal, a big fight started in a town called Sunsari on July 26.
Three people died and the government put curfews in nearby towns.
The Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, finally talked to local party leaders to try to stop the fighting.
He also told the President and Vice President what was happening.
Some people said the Prime Minister was too slow, but he said he was working to keep everyone safe.
Religious groups also asked people to stay calm and not start more fights.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah met with Madhes-based parties to address violence that began on July 26 in Sunsari district.
Three people have died and curfews were imposed in Siraha, Janakpurdham, and Parsa districts bordering India.
The PM, who had previously avoided opposition consultations, called for calm and briefed President Ram Chandra Poudel and Vice President.
Opposition leaders criticized the PM for inaction, while RSP President Ravi Lamichhane convened an all‑party meeting and religious groups issued a joint appeal.
The meeting included leaders from Janamat Party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, and other Madhes parties, who said dialogue could help restore harmony.
- Who
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Madhes-based political parties
- What
- Meeting to address communal violence and restore harmony
- When
- Late July 2024
- Where
- Madhes region of Nepal, including Sunsari, Siraha, Dhanusha, and Parsa districts
- Why
- To calm escalating violence and prevent further clashes
- Prime Minister
- Balendra Shah
- Violence start date
- July 26, 2024
- Deaths
- 3
- Curfews
- Siraha, Janakpurdham, Parsa
- Parties involved
- Janamat Party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, other Madhes parties