Maoists first became top upper house force. Now they claim chair

Prime Minister Dahal denies having given word to Congress on making Krishna Prasad Sitaula Assembly chairman.

On Tuesday, the CPN (Maoist Centre) declared its intent to claim the National Assembly chair, giving a new twist to the dynamics within the ruling alliance. The development comes as the Nepali Congress, the largest party in the coalition, has already expressed its interest in the post.