Shankar Pokharel confident cadres will evaluate role he's played
Summary
CPN-UML standing committee member Shankar Pokharel says party cadres will judge the role he played when the party faced challenges, as the UML prepares for its 10th general convention in Chitwan. He signaled support for continuity under KP Sharma Oli and said leadership posts may still be settled through consensus or internal competition.
Key Points
- Shankar Pokharel said cadres will evaluate the role he played during difficult periods for the party.
- He indicated that KP Sharma Oli has already been accepted politically for another term, and described challenges to Oli as procedural rather than political.
- The 10th UML general convention is scheduled for November 26-28 in Chitwan.
- Pokharel said the party may still fill leadership posts through process if multiple aspirants remain, even though consensus had been expected.
