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PM Deuba urges senior leader Poudel not to retire from politics



KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President and Prime Minister (PM) Sher Bahadur Deuba reached NC senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel’s residence in Bohoratar last night and urged him not to retire from politics.

“The nation needs you,” a source quoted PM Deuba as saying, adding, “You should not quit politics.”

Poudel had earlier said that he had walked out of the general convention due to what he said “unhealthy competition” contrary to his principles and ideals.

The conversation lasted for about an hour. Poudel had urged Deuba not to use the influence of power in party politics.

It is said that PM Deuba urged Poudel to remain active in politics.

During the meeting, Deuba also assured Poudel that he would give a prestigious position, sources said.

According to sources, Deuba has also requested senior leader Poudel to help him in the ongoing Convention.

Publish Date : 12 December 2021 09:52 AM

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