Kathmandu, Nov. 23 -- Former Maoist splinters and faction of Gen-Z alliance in Nepal has united to form Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party. The new political party was announced on Sunday by merging various groups led by former Maoist Centre deputy general secretary Janardan Sharma, Durga Sob of the Nepal Samajwadi Party (Naya Shakti) and former Rastriya Swatantra Party chief whip Santosh Pariyar.

As per the announcement made on Sunday, former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai, who earlier headed the Naya Shakti, will serve as the party's patron. The draft statute envisions a collective leadership that is inclusive of youth and women.

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