The turmoil in Terai raises serious issues and challenges facing “new” Nepal. What is new and distinct about the Madhesi movement? Are there opportunities for strengthening new democracy?
Organized by the India China Institute in collaboration with Alliance for Democracy & Human Rights in Nepal, USA; Nepalese Democratic Youth Council, USA; and Nepal-America Friendship Society

Panelists:
Prof. Pramod Kantha, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Paramendra Bhagat, President, Hamro Nepal, NYC
Prof. Mahendra Lawoti, Department of Political Science, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Mr. Kul Gautam, Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF
Moderator: Ashok Gurung, Director of India China Institute