After pressure from the Tharu leaders of the Nepali congress party, Prime Minister Deuba has instructed the Home Minister to proceed with the necessary process regarding the Tikapur incident.

The government has discussed the issue of the Tikapur incident with the officials of the Tharu Kalyankarini Sabha. Home Ministry spokesperson Fanindramani Pokharel said that the implementation of the 6-point agreement with the KP Sharma Oli-led government was discussed. Spokesperson Pokharel said that both sides have done their homework and will hold a meeting again.

Assembly General Minister Premi Lal Chaudhary said that the discussion was focused on the Tikapur incident and the release of prisoners including Resham Chaudhary. Chaudhary says that since the Tikapur incident is a political issue, they have requested to resolve it politically.

Tharu leaders of Congress have analyzed that Resham Chaudhary’s party has become a big factor in the federal and state elections. They believe that if he is released under the leadership of the Congress, it will be beneficial in the elections and the votes of the tharu leaders will be secured.

Former Member of Parliament and Central Member of the Assembly Rukmini Choudhary also said that the current government should implement the agreement which was done during the KP Oli led government.

Tharu leaders from congress had suggested to the Prime Minister that the Tikapur incident should be put aside by following the agreement made by the previous government. Prime Minister Deuba has also assured Tharu leaders that he will solve it through the legal process.