**Intensive Dialogue Begins Between Mayor Balen Shah and Rastriya Prajatantra Party’s Gyanendra Shahi**
*Kathmandu, December 26* — A significant dialogue is underway between Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) spokesperson and lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi, with the objective of forging a new political polarization in Nepal.
Shahi has confirmed that he held step-by-step discussions with Mayor Shah over the past two days. Serious deliberations are reportedly ongoing, focusing on uniting youth forces and advancing together toward a common goal.
According to Shahi, Mayor Shah has proposed a united front among all youth and alternative political forces, emphasizing the need to work collaboratively for nation-building. “There is no alternative to alternative forces moving forward together; this is the final path,” Shahi stated.
He further explained that Nepal’s current electoral system makes it difficult to secure a parliamentary majority without establishing dominance in all 165 constituencies. With this in mind, Shahi argued that it is wiser for alternative forces to form a common front rather than contest elections independently.
The discussions between Shah and Shahi have extended beyond simple electoral alliances. They also considered the country’s long-term interests and how to sustain Nepal’s expensive political system. “Winning elections alone is not the main issue; our focus is on what we do after winning and how we reform this system,” Shahi clarified.
He remarked that Nepal has failed to achieve prosperity largely because competent individuals have not been able to work together, emphasizing the importance of unity among positive forces.
At the meeting, which was held at Mayor Shah’s residence, various options were discussed—including whether the concerned parties should merge or whether a strong common front should be formed. “Some matters are internal and some are external; once the talks reach a conclusion, we will make all details public,” Shahi added.
Further updates will be provided as the dialogue progresses.
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