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We’ll consult NC on Speaker issue: Prime Minister Dahal



KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said  the ruling coalition will consult Nepalli Congress (NC), the main opposition party which gave vote of confidence to the government, prior to making final decision on the Speaker.

During the meeting between the Maoist Center Chairman Dahal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Oli this morning at Oli’s residence in Balkot, Bhaktapur, the top leaders of the coalition agreed to discuss the issue of the Speaker with NC.

Speaking to the media while leaving Balkot after more than five hours long meeting with UML Chair Oli, Prime Minister Dahal said that most of the issues relating to power sharing have been settled.

“Discussions will be held with the leaders of all the parties who gave the vote of confidence, there will also be a discussion with NC, and there will be a discussion tomorrow, Tuesday,” he said.

 

Publish Date : 16 January 2023 17:23 PM

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