Prime Minister Oli is also in a Sheetal Niwas

Kathmandu: Prime Minister and UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli have also reached Sheetal Niwas. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.

Top leaders of the Congress-Maoist alliance are now waiting for the president in the meeting room. The Congress and the UCPN (M) have reached Sheetal Niwas demanding a coalition government. 

President Vidya Devi Bhandari has given time till 5 pm to present the basis for obtaining a majority in the parliament to appoint the prime minister as per Article 76 (5) of the constitution.

One hundred and thirty-six MPs are needed to form a new government.