Spokesperson for the Federal Democratic National Forum - Political Party trying to gain rights and seats in the parliament. They are still not in power and their numbers aren't large but they're constantly striking to let their voice be heard. Although the organization isn't huge, the people they represent are big in numbers; that being the indigenous people of Nepal.
So far everyone in power are of higher castes (brahmans) and a lot of these groups (such as the Tamang ((see above))) that live off of the land are being harmed by newly implemented laws and regulations. They also raise issues of gender inequality.
Basically native ethnicities and minorities (christians, muslims) in Nepal are represented by this organization. For example, in the past the Madheshi people (who are also Native Nepalese but said to be ethnic Indians) had a voice in the government and gave them benefits
They don't just strike right away: first they go through the government -- right a memorandom with demands... if their demands are not met then so and so will happen such as disobedience. Then they organize a torch rally... and finally a general strike: schools, roads, factories... everything except emergency services.
-- After the interview I went to the local hospital to photograph... even the doctors at the hospitals strike leaving no one to care for the sick and injured (again not pointing the finger at the doctors or hospital workers
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