CPN UML Secretariat Meeting Experiences Heated Debate Over Leadership

Summary

The CPN UML secretariat meeting in Kathmandu saw heated debates over leadership after the party's poor performance in elections, with most vice-chairmen demanding Chairman KP Sharma Oli's resignation amid calls for party restructuring.

Key Points
  • The CPN UML secretariat meeting experienced heated debate over party leadership and election defeat.
  • Vice-chairmen, except Ram Bahadur Thapa Badal, demanded Chairman KP Sharma Oli's resignation.
  • The party won only 25 seats in the February elections, triggering calls for leadership change.
  • Chairman Oli disagrees with resignation demands and attempts to quell opposition within the party.
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