All-party meeting today

The four major political groups - UCPN (Maoist), Nepali Congress, UML and Madhesi Front - along with few other political parties in both the ruling and opposition blocs are meeting Tuesday afternoon in a bid to find an outlet to the protracted political deadlock.

The all-party meeting is being held as per the decision of Monday's four-party meeting. In the meeting, the leaders of the four major political groups agreed that a solution should be found through broad discussion between the parties.

UCPN (M)-led ruling alliance has called off its rallies and mass meetings in major cities across the country that were to start from Wednesday.

The major parties have intensified talks following a call from President Ram Baran Yadav during a joint discussion held at Shitwal Niwas on Sunday. nepalnews.com