KATHMANDU, Dec. 14 -- President of the main opposition Nepali Congress Sher Bhadur Deuba on Saturday visited his party's senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel at the latter's residence.

Poudel boycotted Central Committee meeting on Friday. Therefore, Deuba approached Poudel to persuade him on various issues. According to political leaders, Deuba and Poudel discussed upon challenges the party has been facing and need for unity in the party.

Poudel said that he advised Deuba to be flexible and patient rather than leading party in a rush. "Party needs to be united, transparent and inclusive. It is the responsibility of the president to unite and lead the party in an inclusive manner. We discussed all this." he said.

Poudel argued that the sche...