Maoist Centre, Unified Socialist closer to unity, Biplav distancing himself
Summary
The CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist) are close to uniting into one party, with Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Madhav Kumar Nepal set as leaders, while Biplav and some party leaders oppose the merger.
Key Points
- The CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist) are in the final stages of unity talks, with agreement on leadership roles.
- The Nepal Samajwadi Party also agrees to unite with the Socialist Front parties.
- Biplav of the CPN demands leadership and distances himself from the unity talks.
- Some senior leaders like Jhala Nath Khanal and Narayan Kaji Shrestha oppose the party unity process.