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NC leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala addresses British parliament: Here’s what he told British parliamentarians

Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala, who is currently on a visit to the UK, delivered statements at the British Parliament (i.e., Westminster) on Monday.
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