Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- Addressing a party gathering at the UML headquarters in Chyasal on Saturday, Oli said the UML would lead the next government "regardless of when the election is held". Responding to doubts over whether the March 5 election will take place as planned, he said the party remains confident of forming the government whenever polls are conducted.

Oli also reiterated his accusation that the Sushila Karki-led interim government is pursuing political vendetta against the CPN-UML.

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