Nepalis in America Boycott Nepal Constitution

September 21, 2015September 21, 2015 Puru Shah 0 Comment #NotMyConstitution, Constitution, Madhesi, Marginalized Groups, Tharu, USA

On September 20, 2015, Nepalis in America held a program to boycott Nepal’s constitution 2015 in Jackson Heights, New York. Jackson Heights is the heartland of South Asian community in New York and also America. They dubbed this program as ‘Anti People’s Constitution Boycott Program’.

It was organized by Federation of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal in America, Association of Nepalese Terrain in America, United Madhesi-Tharu Society in America, Federal Socialist Forum – America, Federal Limbuwan Society – America, and Solidarity Front for Democracy in Nepal.

Speaker — An organizer of boycott program speaking to the attendees in Jackson Heights, NY, USA. Photo by: Satendra Sah

Attendees of boycott program in Jackson Heights, NY, USA. Photo by: Satendra Sah

Puru Shah

Puru Shah is the founder of Madhesi Youth. For Madhesi Youth, he primarily writes about human rights issues and articles with an emphasis on data analysis & data visualization. His goal is to promote justice, equality, sustainable development, and youth empowerment in Nepal. Connect with Puru Shah on Twitter (@digitalsubway)