Former President Bidya Bhandari's Political Membership Reopened

Summary

Former President Bidya Bhandari's UML party membership has been reopened, paving her way back to active politics and signaling potential progress in UML leadership and unity.

Key Points
  • Former President Bidya Bhandari's membership in the UML party has been reopened, allowing her return to active politics.
  • Earlier, her membership was canceled under Chairman KP Oli, citing constitutional provisions to keep former presidents away from active politics.
  • Bhandari's return was viewed as a challenge to Oli's ambition for a third term as UML chairman.
  • The decision to reopen her membership reflects shifts in UML's internal power dynamics after election losses and pressure for leadership transition.
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