 The government of Nepal recognizes the JTMM as a criminal group rather than a political party.The JTMM is primarily active in the Madhesi-populated Terai region bordering India in the districts of Siraha, Sunsari, Dhanusa, Morang, Sarlahi, Bara, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Parsa, Rupandeli, Janakpur, Saptari, Mahottari, Birganj, Rautahat, Rolpa, Hetauda and chitwan.In 2004 the JTMM, led by Jay Krishna Goit, split from the CPN-M.