Kathmandu, July 29: The top leaders of the ruling parties have held a meeting today to discuss country’s latest political situation and contemporary issues.
The leaders held informal talks about formation of the new government in Koshi Province and contemporary issues during the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, said Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s press expert Manahari Timilsina.
The top leaders of the ruling parties held the first meeting after the Prime Minister’s arrival from Italy visit.
Present on the occasion were Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, NC Vice-President and Deputy Prime Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka, NC General Secretary Bishow Prakash Sharma and leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula.
The Supreme Court (SC) recently ordered the formation of the new government in Koshi Province nullifying the appointment of Uddhav Thapa as Chief Minister of Koshi Province finding his appointment contradictory to the law.
According to sources, leaders have been trying to instruct Koshi Province Speaker to step down, and facilitate for forming the new government under Nepali Congress leadership.
