According to Nepali Congress leader Bimalendra Nidhi, all the parties were positive in the proposal.

He said the main opposition UML was also positive toward holding the polls in April according to the existing structures if the Local Bodies' Restructuring Committee could not submit its report on time.

Likewise, UML Vice-Chairman Bhim Rawal said his party was always ready for the local polls.

The meeting was held at the Speaker's Office in Singhadarbar. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli was absent in the meeting and his deputy Bamdev Gautam had represented the main opposition.

Oli is said to have some health issues since this morning.

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Meanwhile, the Prime Minister also told the leaders in the meeting that he would hold similar discussions with constituents of the United Democratic Madhesi Front on the same issue tomorrow.

He is scheduled to hold a meeting with leaders of the Bijay Kumar Gachhadar-led Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum-Democratic.