KATHMANDU, June 25 -- Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) has begun talks to form alliance with fringe parties in order to revive the identity movement which has been losing steam since the promulgation of the new constitution in 2015.

RJPN leaders said that talks with more than half a dozen like-minded parties are in progress to form a coalition which would push for political rights of various marginalized and excluded groups including Madhesi, Dalit and indigenous communities, while defending the historical achievements including federalism and secularism.

Some of the parties involved in the talks include Tarai Tharuhat Party led by Bhanu Ram Tharu and Limbuwan Party of Kumar Lingden. None of these parties have representation in the fe...