Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari Returns to Active Politics
Summary
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has returned to active politics in the CPN-UML after the party’s Central Committee gave her the responsibility of a senior leader. The move comes after internal debate over her re-entry and as party chairman KP Sharma Oli faced criticism within the party.
Key Points
- Bidya Devi Bhandari has formally returned to active UML politics less than four years after leaving the presidency.
- The CPN-UML Central Committee approved a proposal giving her the role of a respected senior leader.
- Party chairman KP Sharma Oli had previously opposed her return, but the party has now cleared the way.
- UML leaders said Bhandari’s experience will help advance the party’s future responsibilities.
