Former Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai has said the Madhes agitation and India’s unofficial blockade on Nepal should not be viewed together.

Speaking at an interaction programme organised by Darshan Media Pvt Ltd here Tuesday, leader Bhattarai said the emotional bond between the people of Tarai and hill is coming off lately.

Leader Bhattarai who recently announced his isolation from the UCPN (Maoist) citing for the necessity of a new political force in the country reiterated the need of such force for attaining economic progress and prosperity.

Giving his reaction about India’s undeclared blockade, the former Prime Minister argued such move of India was intended at dominating the Nepali market.