, culture and the oppression the people have faced for centuries. ....... Birat, Limbuwan , Kirat , Mithila , Bhojpura, Sunkoshi, Tamsaling, Newa, Tamuwan, Magarat, Gandaki , Khaptad, Karnali , Tharuhat and Lumbini . ......... UCPN ( Maoist ) .. 13 provinces - three based on region and others on ethnicity