Lamichhane-Shah meet renews bid for new poll alliances

Summary

Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu mayor Balenendra Shah held a lengthy meeting exploring cooperation for Nepal's March 5 elections, reviving discussions on alliances among alternative political forces.

Key Points
  • Rabr Lamichhane and Balenendra Shah held a late-night meeting to discuss possible cooperation for upcoming elections.
  • The meeting lasted over six hours, focusing on building rapport and exploring alliance scenarios for the March 5 snap parliamentary elections.
  • Speculation arose about Balenendra Shah being proposed as a prime minister candidate, which leaders denied.
  • Discussions are ongoing with other political figures as alternative political forces consider unification for the elections.
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