Kathmandu, Apr 28: CPN-Maoist leaders C. P Gajurel and Hisila Yami have requested Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to release dozens of their party cadres languishing in Bihar jails.

"During the meeting with the Chief Minister, we raised the issue of immediate release of dozens of our activists held in Bihar jails," ekantipuronline. com quoted Yami as saying.

Yami said the Chief Minister had assured them of the early release of the activists.

It is estimated that some three dozen Nepali Maoist activists are languishing in Bihar jails. (ANI)