Top leaders meet at PM's residence to discuss peace process

Kathmandu, October 17 — A meeting of top leaders from three political parties, including Prime Minister and Chair of the CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli, has commenced at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar.

The gathering includes Sher Bahadur Deuba, President of the Nepali Congress and former Prime Minister; Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Chair of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and former Prime Minister; Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak; Deputy General Secretary of the Maoist Centre, Shakti Bahadur Basnet; and Attorney General Ramesh Badal.

The discussions are expected to focus on concluding the peace process, including the formation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission for the Investigation of Disappeared Persons.

On September 29, a bill to amend the laws related to these commissions was ratified by the President.