Shankar Pokharel rules out leading special general convention, says he will not become UML chairman
Summary
CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel says he will not lead a special general convention or seek to replace party chairman KP Sharma Oli. He urged party unity, organizational reform, and a stronger connection with voters after recent election setbacks.
Key Points
- Shankar Pokharel said he will not lead a special general convention if it causes division within CPN-UML and denied trying to become chairman.
- He clarified that Point 17 of the task force report was not intended to remove KP Sharma Oli, but the issue created mistrust inside the party.
- Pokharel argued that party reorganization must go beyond changing leadership and include ideological, political, and organizational reforms.
- He praised achievements under Oli’s leadership but said the party must examine why voters did not deliver expected support in the last election.
