Leaders of the CPN-UML and the UCPN (Maoist) on Thursday held discussions on the constitution drafting process, Madhes unrest and the ways to address the demands of disgruntled parties.

In a meeting held at UCPN (Maoist) Vice-chair Narayan Kaji Shretha’s residence, the leaders agreed to forward the constitution drafting process on the last date for amending the draft Bill of Constitution.

Following the meeting, UML Vice-chair Bhim Rawal informed that the meeting decided to carry on the constitution drafting process and the dialogue with the disgruntled parties simultaneously.

He added the dialogue would be held by keeping the people's rights and national unity at the centre.

Chairman KP Sharma Oli, leader Madhav Kumar Nepal and Vice-chair Rawal from UML's side and UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, senior leader Baburam Bhattarai and Vice-chair Shrestha were present in the meeting.

Meanwhile, the major three parties are scheduled to meet at the Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar.