CPN (UML) Secretary Mahesh Basnet Alleges State-Sponsored Misinformation Campaign Against Party Leadership

Summary

CPN (UML) Secretary Mahesh Basnet accuses state-backed groups and digital platforms of orchestrating a misinformation and violence campaign against party leaders, vowing political accountability.

Key Points
  • CPN (UML) Secretary Mahesh Basnet alleges a state-sponsored misinformation campaign against UML leadership using digital platforms.
  • Basnet accuses groups like Discord channel, 'We Nepali Barbara Foundation', and 'American Youth Council' of foreign-backed violent activities.
  • He defends party chairman KP Sharma Oli and vice-chairman Bishnu Paudel against government accusations, calling them baseless.
  • UML plans to clarify confusions among party ranks and the public through an awakening campaign to ideologically oppose misinformation.
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