UCPN (M) takes initiation to form separate alliance for identity-based federalism

The UCPN(M) has held discussion with the fringe parties and its ruling partners as part of its initiation to form a separate alliance opting for identity-based federalism.

In the meeting held at Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar this evening, the Maoist party proposed to form separate alliance that will exclude opposition Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, a Baluwatar source said.

"It was the initial meeting to form the alliance," the source said.

Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, UCPN (Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and senior leaders of ruling and fringe parties were present in the meeting. nepalnews.com