Newly-elected Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba left for the Indian capital New Delhi along with his wife on Monday.

It has been learnt that Deuba is visiting Delhi for the treatment of his wife and NC lawmaker Arzu. However, it is widely believed that Deuba will meet senior Indian politicians including Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his weeklong visit. Deuba is scheduled to return on April 24.

Ahead of his visit, Deuba on Sunday met with agitating Madhesi leaders at his residence and discussed their demands and agendas.

Prior to the 13th General Convention of the party, the NC leadership had committed to take a lead on addressing the demands of the agitating Madhes-centric parties, including the implementation of the constitution.

This is the maiden foreign visit of Deuba after his election as the NC president and parliamentary party leader.