Madhes-centric parties discuss ways to forge consensus on polls

KATHMANDU: Three major Madhes-centric political parties have initiated discussions to forge consensus in the upcoming second phase of local level polls.

Leaders of Rastriya Janata Party Nepal, Nepal Loktantrik Forum and Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal held discussions for their bid to forge consensus in the polls at RJP Nepal leader Mahantha Thakur's residence in Sanothimi, Bhaktapur. However, the meeting ended inconclusively.

It has been learned that the leaders shared their opinions whether to take part in the polls or to take to the streets.

Among the RJP Nepal leaders, Thakur seemed positive towards polls while some others were reluctant to take part in the polls, it has been learned.

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