"We have good relations with everyone, but no country can replace India's position" – Upendra Yadav, Chairman of Janata Samajbadi Party

Upendra Yadav, former Foreign Minister and a key Madhesi leader, claims that the world began recognizing Madhes only after he assumed ministerial office. He argues that the Madhes movement drew global attention to the region's issues. In an edited interview, Yadav discusses international perspectives on Madhes, evolving foreign ties of Madhes-based parties, and geopolitical dynamics.

Q: As Foreign Minister, how did you perceive Madhes' international relations?