CHITWAN, Dec 8: The ruling CPN-UML has begun the group-wise discussion at the extended meeting of UML leaders from Madhes being held here in Sauraha of the district on Tuesday.
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The delegates have been divided into various groups in line with the existing federal structure to hold the group-wise discussion focussing on the ongoing Madhes protest and the Indian imposed blockade on Nepal.
A total of nine groups have been formed including one each groups from state no.1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 and three groups from state no. 2 and two groups from state no. 5.
A total of 275 leaders, including UML's office bearers, standing committee members, chairmen of 22 districts in Madhes as well as district and zonal in-charge from the Madhes region are attending the extended meeting with the cadres from Madhes districts.
The two-day meeting will discuss on three papers prepared by the party secretariat.
The papers are focused on the socio-economic problems of Madhesh and the party's policy on resolving them.
