Deuba-Oli closed-door talks put question mark on Nepal PM Prachanda’s fate

The details of the meeting between Deuba, accompanied by his parliamentarian wife Arzu Rana, and Oli have been kept secret, but Oli said “the country can not be run in the current form”.

A senior leader of the Nepali Congress told The Indian Express that the two leaders have agreed to review the expensive and almost non-functioning federalism and electoral system, and build a wider understanding about necessary changes.

He also said that the two sides have agreed to lead the coalition rotationally for the remaining 32 months of the current House, but who will lead the first half is still being worked out.

Prime Minister Dahal, who has ruled out the possibility of Oli walking away from the coalition, had a meeting with Oli Sunday. They were also joined by Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane, who heads Rashtriya Swatantra party, amidst speculations that he is contemplating withdrawal from the ruling coalition.