LALITPUR: The Politburo meeting of the CPN-UML has commenced at the party’s central office in Chyasal.

According to Dr. Bhishma Adhikari, chief secretary of the UML central office, the meeting is being chaired by the UML chairman and Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli.

The Secretariat meeting held on Thursday focused primarily on the upcoming Statute Convention scheduled for September 5 to 7.

Today’s Politburo meeting is expected to have major discussions regarding the Statute Convention. Dr. Adhikari said, “The main discussion will be about the Statute Convention.”

The UML Secretariat has proposed removing the age limit of 70 years and the two-term limit for party positions.