Madheshi people

The term Madheshi people (Nepali: मधेशी) is used for people of Indian ancestry residing in the Terai of Nepal that comprises various cultural groups such as Hindu caste groups, Muslims, Marwaris and indigenous people of the Terai.Since the late 1940s, the term 'Madhes' was used by politicians in the Nepal Terai to differentiate between the interests of the people of the Terai and of the hills.In recent times, some politicians and journalists use the term for all Nepali citizens of the Terai.

Madheshi people

The term Madheshi people (Nepali: मधेशी) is used for people of Indian ancestry residing in the Terai of Nepal that comprises various cultural groups such as Hindu caste groups, Muslims, Marwaris and indigenous people of the Terai.Since the late 1940s, the term 'Madhes' was used by politicians in the Nepal Terai to differentiate between the interests of the people of the Terai and of the hills.In recent times, some politicians and journalists use the term for all Nepali citizens of the Terai.