Politician Jitendra Dev Rejoins Nepali Congress After Brief Stint with CPN-UML

Summary

Jitendra Dev returned to the Nepali Congress after a brief period with the CPN-UML, criticizing the UML's leadership and factionalism before rejoining Congress.

Key Points
  • Jitendra Dev, previously with CPN-UML, has rejoined the Nepali Congress after about a year and a half.
  • Dev originally began his political career with UML's youth wing and held various party and governmental roles, including General Secretary of Forum Loktantrik.
  • He left UML citing dissatisfaction with the party's handling of internal rebellion and accused it of factionalism and arbitrary leadership.
  • Dev joined Nepali Congress embracing its policies as passed by the Special General Convention after leaving UML.
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