UML continues to pursue House restoration but is dragged into March 5 campaign

Summary

CPN-UML under KP Sharma Oli continues to seek restoration of the dissolved House while preparing for the March 5 elections amid concerns over election validity and campaign strategies.

Key Points
  • CPN-UML has declared KP Sharma Oli as its prime ministerial candidate while filing a petition against the House dissolution.
  • The party is contesting 163 of 165 electoral constituencies in the upcoming March 5 elections.
  • UML hopes the Supreme Court will reinstate the dissolved House but is also preparing for elections and possible alliances.
  • Concerns remain over election security and the government’s ability to create a free and fair voting environment.
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