CPN-UML Leadership Issues Ultimatum to Halt Special General Convention Petition Drive
Summary
The CPN-UML leadership has warned against the signature campaign demanding a special general convention, threatening disciplinary action if it does not stop. Youth, students, and intellectuals within the party are pushing for leadership change following election losses, but the current leadership resists stepping down.
Key Points
- CPN-UML leadership has issued a stern warning to halt the special general convention signature campaign immediately.
- Acting Chairman Ram Bahadur Thapa 'Badal' and General Secretary Shankar Pokharel summoned campaign leaders and threatened disciplinary measures.
- The campaign is driven by youth, students, and intellectuals citing the party's poor election performance as a reason for leadership change.
- Current party leaders, including second and third generation figures, are unwilling to retire despite internal demands.
