UML Chairman Oli, General Secretary Pokharel meet former president Bhandari separately amid party reorganization debate
Summary
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and General Secretary Shankar Pokharel separately met former president Bidya Devi Bhandari amid a dispute over party reorganization. Bhandari backed the push for restructuring, while a task force continues work on a unified report after internal disagreement.
Key Points
- KP Sharma Oli and Shankar Pokharel separately met former president Bidya Devi Bhandari over the UML’s ongoing reorganization debate.
- Bhandari said rules and procedures matter more than individuals and supported party restructuring.
- A UML task force concluded that Oli’s working style was a major factor in the party’s weakening, but its report has not been fully accepted by all members.
- Three leaders, including Bishnu Paudel and Ram Bahadur Thapa, are expected to present a consensus proposal at the September 17 task force meeting.
