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Talks between Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli and Prachanda on power-sharing fail

The twice postponed powerful standing committee meeting of the party on Monday is expected to decide on the political future of 68-year-old prime minister

Ruling Communist Party's Co-Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal and other senior leaders Madhav Nepal, Jhala Nath Khanal and Bamdev Gautam ask for PM KP Oli's resignation in a standing committee meeting of the party, citing his failure over various issues.

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The Prachanda faction, backed by senior leaders including Madhav Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal, has been demanding that Oli step down both as party chair and PM

Press Trust Of India Kathmandu

2 min read Last Updated : Jul 06 2020 | 12:45 AM IST

The crucial talks between Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli (pictured) and the ruling Nepal Communist Party’s executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on the issue of power-sharing failed on Sunday, but they agreed to meet again on Monday to sort out their differences ahead of the party’s powerful standing committee meeting.

The Prachanda faction, backed by senior leaders including Madhav Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal, has been demanding that Oli step down both as party chair and PM. The two leaders failed to reach any agreement. However, they have agreed to sit again for dialogue on Monday ahead of

Topics : K P Sharma Oli Nepal Nepal Prime Minister

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