Oli Rejects Draft Report, Demands Revision or New Version
Summary
KP Sharma Oli has rejected a draft UML work plan on “purification, strengthening and restructuring,” forcing General Secretary Shankar Pokharel and a task force led by Ram Bahadur Thapa Badal to rewrite or submit a separate version. The dispute has exposed divisions within the party over whether to keep the word “restructuring” and how to move forward.
Key Points
- KP Sharma Oli rejected the draft of the UML's “Purification, Strengthening and Restructuring Work Plan” prepared by a party task force.
- Oli objected to the word “restructuring,” saying party renewal should be framed as “renaissance” instead.
- Leaders including Ram Bahadur Thapa Badal, Bishnu Paudel and Shankar Pokharel argued that the draft should reflect grassroots suggestions and not be rewritten.
- After the dispute, Oli directed the disciplinary commission to meet and hinted at action against rumors about removing the chairman.
