CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Criticizes PM Balen Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party
Summary
CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has rejected reports of internal rifts and launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Balen Shah and the Rastriya Swatantra Party. He called for a stronger grassroots push, youth outreach, and party reorganization ahead of the 2084 elections.
Key Points
- Shankar Pokharel said there is no factionalism in CPN-UML and dismissed rumors of tension with KP Sharma Oli.
- He criticized Balen Shah and the Rastriya Swatantra Party, saying they weaken parliamentary democracy and lack ideological clarity.
- Pokharel said UML must reconnect with youth, improve its social media presence, and give at least 33 percent representation to young people.
- He outlined a six-point Mission Jagaran agenda to make UML the leading force in the 2084 elections.
