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Tharuwan is also the homeland of Tharu people in Terai region of Nepal. It comprises the 11 southwestern Terai districts of Nepal. Tharuhat was proposed Tharu ethnic state by the Tharuhat Tarai Party Nepal.[1] Deadly clashes have broken out between Tharu protestors with government forces[2] repeatedly[3] over demands. Tensions eased by June 2017 with an election looming in Tikapur.[4]
Local MP Janak Raj Chaudhari sees the polls as an opportunity to bridge the gap between Tharus and Pahadis. 'We are still fighting for an autonomous Tharuhat state, but we don't want that to intrude on the local election,' says Chaudhari, who is also State Minister for Federal Affairs and Local development.