Kathmandu, Dec. 25 -- Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah has held meetings with more than 30 people, including politicians, activists, artists and media professionals, indicating preparations to move ahead through a new political party.

Shah met them throughout Wednesday at the Lalitpur-based residence of his friend Kumar Ben. Those he met included surgeon Dr Bhagawan Koirala, Rastriya Prajatantra Party leader Gyanendra Shahi and Janamat Party chair CK Raut.

The meetings, attended by Shah's adviser Sunil Lamsal, also included former secretary Bhim Upadhyaya, activist Sagar Dhakal, Gen Z campaigner Rakshya Bam and activist KP Khanal. Shah also held separate meetings with actor Nischal Basnet, Kantipur Media Group Managing Di...