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 Three-point deal reached to deliver justice for Garima Nepal’s RSP expands secretariat, names key officials Nepal PM Balendra Shah heads to Pokhara, Mustang Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital check-up US national debt surpasses $40 trillion, more than doubling in… Bangladesh elects BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul as president Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative4 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms5 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 What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Nearly three dozen Chinese manufacturers show interest in supplying electric buses to Nepali government Bamdev Gautam’s appointment as National Assembly member challenged in Supreme Court Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation