Nepal, Dec. 26 -- Negotiations between Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balen Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane to unite ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) elections have moved in a positive direction, although a final agreement has yet to be reached.

The discussions, involving Balen, Rabi and Energy Minister Kulman Ghising, aim to consolidate multiple political factions ahead of the upcoming HoR polls. Balen has been mobilising close associates to form the Desh Bikash Party, which has been registered with the Election Commission (EC), while Kulman has already registered the Ujyalo Nepal Party with the EC.

According to insiders, the RSP has shown flexibility by offering Balen the secon...