Nepal PM election: Parliament session begins

Nepal's parliament session has begun where the constituent assembly will elect the country's new Prime Minister today.

Krishna Bhakta Pokhrel of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) said, "All the Parliament members are enthusiastic about the election."

"We will bring a revolutionary decision", he added.

The Madhes-based parties in Nepal are believed to lend their support to Nepali Congress candidate Sushil Koirala in the election.