Oli Calls Party Reformists 'Vagrants', Sparking Anger
Summary
KP Sharma Oli has sparked anger inside CPN-UML after calling party leaders and workers who support reorganization “vagrants” during a speech in Ilam. Reformist leaders have responded by organizing tea gatherings and rallies in Kathmandu and across the country to press for party reform.
Key Points
- KP Sharma Oli called leaders and workers favoring party reorganization “vagrants” during a speech in Ilam.
- Reformist UML leaders and workers gathered at the party office in Chyasal for a tea-drinking program.
- Gajendra Thapaliya urged supporters to unite and meet at the UML office, while Mahesh Basnet defended Oli and criticized the reformists.
- The dispute has intensified internal tensions within CPN-UML over party reorganization.
