In Nepal, political parties have begun consultations in an attempt to form a national consensus government. CPN-UML leaders Bhim Rawal and Ishowar Pokharel met with Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala in Kathmandu today. They asked the Nepali Congress to put a concrete plan on leading the government. The CPN-UML has said that they are ready to accept the leadership of either the UCPN(Maoist) or the Nepali Congress. General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel has said that CPN-UML supporting or opposing the Maoist will depend on whether they come with a tangible plan and commitment for concluding the peace process. The CPN-UML which had leaded the alliance governments led by Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhala Nath Khanal has said it is not in the race to lead the government. Both the Nepali Congress and the Maoist are demanding to lead the next government. The President has given the political parties till 21st of this month to select a consensus candidate for the post of Prime Minister.