Bodde calls on UML chief, says US in favour of early elections in Nepal

US Ambassador Peter W Bodde called on UML Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal at the party’s office in Balkhu to discuss progress being made towards holding elections in Nepal.

UML said the envoy told Khanal that the US was in favour of early elections in Nepal, and polls were the best way to resolve the political crisis.The UML chief apprised Bodde of the ongoing opposition protests and assured him that the agitation will pave the way for elections, the party said in a statement. nepalnews.com