"Those who are in the caretaker government are the sons of the soil...they know better about the convenient time for arranging the election," he said, adding that they want election as soon as possible.

Oli was talking to reporters after having a two-hour-long meeting with Awami League President Sheikh Hasina at Sudha Sadan.

About the AL-led grand alliance, the LDP leader said, "It will remain as it is now."

Responding to a query, he said they discussed the latest political situation prevailing in the country and their plans for the coming days.

"We have discussed on what course to take and how we to proceed forward after the withdrawal of restrictions on political activities," he said.

"We have raised some demands to the caretaker government... the corrupt people must be arrested and steps have to be taken so that they cannot participate in the election," Oli said.

Referring to the grand alliance's demand for recasting the Election Commission (EC), he said the EC has been reconstituted and those who have been appointed are good people. "I think free, fair and credible elections are possible under their supervision," the LDP leader observed.

Oli expressed his opinion for a total shake-up of the Anti-corruption Commission so that it could take action against all corrupt people, even the top people of any government.

About a provision that bars any appointment in the armed forces if the person was involved with student politics, he said similar system should also be introduced in recruiting civil servants.

Responding to a question about Noble laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus' plan to launch a political party, Oli said anybody in the country can join politics.

"But those who win a prestigious award like the Noble Prize should not switch over to political platform, leaving their own domain of work," he observed, but hastened to add that he would welcome Prof Yunus if he joins politics or launches a political party.

"Now it is for him to decide how he will enter politics and when," said Oli.