"Madhesi parties have never appeared effective anywhere."

"Madhesi parties have never appeared effective anywhere" – Professor Vijaykant Karn, Former Ambassador

Professor Vijaykant Karn, a former diplomat, has been associated with various organizations advocating for Madhesi rights and identity. Recently, he established the Center for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy to conduct research on international relations and foreign affairs. Having deep knowledge of Madhesi politics, Ambassador Karn notes that Madhes lacks strong international connections. While Madhesi political parties engage in domestic issues, they remain significantly behind in international diplomacy.