Tharu voters frustrated as leadership splits overshadow community concerns

Disillusioned voters vow to support competent and educated candidates who address everyday issues like affordable seeds and fertiliser.

The Tharu community has been taking to the streets for a long time—from district headquarters to the national capital—demanding equal rights, dignity and proportional representation in state institutions. Time and again, they were met with assurances and written commitments. For many Tharus, the outcomes have fallen far short of their expectations.