गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ PM Oli positive toward demands of Janata Samajwadi Party Politics PM Oli positive toward demands of Janata Samajwadi Party Meeting between PM Oli and JSP leaders centered on roping the Madesh-based party into the government KathmanduPati March 12, 2021 KATHMANDU – Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has held a meeting with leaders of Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP). The meeting that lasted for three hours centered on the demands raised by Madhes-based parties. According to a source close to Baluwatar, JSP leaders expressed commitment for supporting and joining the government if their demands are met. Prime Minister Oli’s Press Advisor Surya Thapa said that the meeting between Prime Minister Oli and JSP leaders was positive. He said that an informal meeting will be held on Friday between task forces of JSP and the ruling CPN (UML). Prime Minister Oli’s foreign affairs advisor Rajan Bhattarai said that the two parties have agreed to continue their talks. JSP leaders have been demanding the release of Resham Chaudhary, constitution amendment and withdrawal of charges against protesters of Madhesh movement. Prime Minister Oli had invited JSP leaders for a meeting as part of his efforts to rope in the Madhes-based party to join the government. JSP’s Chairmen Mahanta Thakur and Upendra Yadav along with other senior leaders Rajendra Mahato and Ashok Rai were present in the meeting. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Central Bank introduces re-designed 50-rupee bank note Government expands domestic jobs to reduce migration WHO Regional Director seeks support for top post UN Resident Coordinator meets Foreign Minister Army Chief Sigdel meets China’s Defence Minister Finance Ministers Wagle, Sitharaman hold talks in Delhi Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Who will become new Foreign Secretary after Bairagi’s appointment as Chief Secretary? ANM and Lab Assistant trainings to no longer be provided in Nepal, task force created for solution Prachanda flies to India for treatment of his ailing wife Cyber bureau launches ‘hackers hunt operation’ President Bhandari inaugurates restored Rani Pokhari five years after earthquake After four months of standoff, Oli holds phone conversation with Modi three Top leaders reach Prachanda’s residence to demand secretariat meeting 87.19 % population has access to internet