Senior UML leader Ishwar Pokharel hints that they will go with Maoist government without the NC

Conspicuously hinting at a possible Maoist-UML alliance, UML senior leader Ishwar Pokharel said, "The passage to the formation of the next government should not be obstructed even if the Nepali Congress continues with its claim to the defense ministry."

He further said that the UML won't join the next government without the Maoists. Even if the Nepali Congress continues with its stance and decides to stay in opposition.

He said the task of drafting a new constitution won't be successful if the Maoists are excluded from the next government, Nepalnews reported