KATHMANDU: The Ram Chandra Poudel faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) has initiated discussions with the leaders fielding their candidacies for the party President in the 14th general convention.

Senior leader Poudel held talks with NC General Secretary Shashank Koirala, former General Secretary Prakash Man Singh and other leaders in the discussion.

“Discussions have taken place between the leaders to forge consensus on the party President,” a leader said.