Former President Bhandari eyes active political role as dissidents seek to reorganise UML
Summary
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari seeks to renew her political role as the CPN-UML faces demands for a special convention and internal restructuring after electoral losses and leadership challenges.
Key Points
- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has renewed efforts to return to active political leadership within the CPN-UML.
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has weakened politically after election losses and judicial scrutiny.
- There are growing calls within the UML for a special general convention to restructure the party.
- Analysts argue the communist movement needs new, younger leadership beyond figures like Bhandari for revival.
