We are not seeking the autonomy of Limbus in Limbuwan. Our movement is for the liberation of Limbuwan and its autonomy. Limbuwan itself is a territory, not an ethnicity. Ethnic autonomy is not possible. Once autonomy is in place, Limbus and all those living here will be liberated.

Autonomy without the right to self-determination is meaningless. Locals should have rights over their resources, as defined by ILO Convention 169.

We follow all democratic norms. Multi-ethnicity, multi-language, multi-culture is our reality. If we ignore this, there won't be lasting peace and security.

All castes will have equal rights in Limbuwan. There will be autonomous units within the province to include everyone. Limbuwan is imagined as a colourful Tehrathume Dhaka Topi with different hues and patterns.

The province will have a two-tier parliament: a Lower Limbuwan People's Council and an Upper Limbuwan Indigenous Council. The representatives in the people's council will be elected through a proportional representation system and the indigenous council will have representatives of indigenous nationalities from Limbuwan.

People can vote for non-Limbu representatives for the centre. However, the province reserves the right to call back representatives if they are found to be acting against the interests of Limbuwan.

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