# Eight Nepali parties form Progressive Front alliance

2026-08-09T09:52:01+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Eight political parties in Nepal have formed a new alliance called the 'Progressive Front'. The announcement was made in Kathmandu on Saturday. The front aims to create a "just, inclusive and discrimination-less unified society". The alliance includes Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP), Janamat Party (JP), and six other fringe groups. The formation comes days after communal clashes rocked Koshi and Madhes Provinces. Experts say the new alliance may impact Nepal's political scenario despite none of the parties having representation in the federal parliament.

## Coverage

- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/eight-parties-unite-to-form-nepals-progressive-front/articleshow/133064523.cms>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/8-political-parties-join-hands-to-form-progressive-front-in-nepal-101786263622702.html>

Tags: coalition, Madhesh, marginalised groups, Nepal, political alliance, Progressive Front
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