In a last ditch effort to win support in tomorrow's prime ministerial run-off, top leaders of the Nepali Congress met caretaker Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, along with some senior UML leaders, Tuesday.During the meeting held at PM Nepal's official residence, Baluwatar, the NC leaders complained that the UML's stance on staying neutral in the PM election was prolonging the deadlock, and requested UML's support.They also made it clear that the NC would not back out from the prime ministerial race as suggested by the UML leadership. However, a source said the NC leaders got no assurance from the UML leaders.
UML leader K.P Sharma Oli was also present at the meeting. NC leaders present at the meeting included acting president Sushil Koirala, prime ministerial candidate Ram Chandra Poudel and senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba.Poudel is to hold a series of meetings today including with leaders Madhesi parties in a bid to win their support in his prime ministerial bid.
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