PM Oli not stepping down

Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has decided against stepping down despite CPN-Maoist Center withdrawing its support to the government. The meeting of ruling parties excluding CPN-Maoist Center, held at prime minister's official residence this evening has decided that prime minister Oli will not give resignation. The meeting has also decided to move ahead tackling any difficult situation. Meanwhile, CPN-UML's standing committee meeting has dwelt on the decision taken by Maoists. It is understood that the standing meeting of the party following the meeting of the ruling coalition witnessed discussion on various alternatives.