KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli is leaving for Shankhuwasabha to inaugurate the district convention today.

Chairman Oli will address the inaugural session of the district convention to be held at the district headquarters Khandbari.

Oli will also inspect the road condition of Shankhuwasabha-Kimathanka bordering China, Arun III hydropower project among other development works during his visit.

UML is holding the district convention in Sankhuwasabha today and tomorrow where around 25,000 leaders and cadres are expected to participate.

Standing Committee member Rajendra Gautam, politburo member Parshuram Meghi Gurung, UML Pradesh 1 Chairman Tulasi Prasad Neupane among others will be present in the convention, it is learnt.