Kathmandu, Feb. 27 -- Amid rumours of a possible poll alliance between Nepal's two largest communist parties-the CPN-UML and the Nepali Communist Party (NCP)-Pushpa Kamal Dahal, coordinator of the NCP, has ruled out partnering with any party in the March 5 parliamentary elections.

Addressing growing media speculation about potential alliances, Dahal stated that his party will contest the election on its own strength and own agenda.

He made the statement as some CPN-UML hinted at the possibility of an alliance with the NCP just days before the polls in key electoral constituencies to ensure the top party leadership's victory.

Top UML leaders including Chairman KP Oli, Vice-chairman Bishnu Poudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, and ...