A view during Madhesi Movement.

Protestors burn an effigy of Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala during a rally organized by the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum at Ghantaghar, Birgunj on Sunday, Feb. 4

Ethnic Madhesi groups have been demanding regional autonomy and greater political rights for their community.
Madhesis are discriminated against by Nepal's ruling elite, which is dominated by the people from the northern hills