Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari Appointed Senior Respected Leader of CPN-UML
Summary
CPN-UML has appointed former President Bidya Devi Bhandari as its senior respected leader, setting up a new power center inside the party and deepening internal factional dynamics. The party also said it will head into the upcoming local elections united while preparing for a strong protest after Dashain, Tihar and Chhath.
Key Points
- CPN-UML has appointed former President Bidya Devi Bhandari as the party’s senior respected leader, altering its internal power balance.
- Political analysts say her return could sharpen factionalism between the Bhandari and Oli camps unless party chairman KP Sharma Oli accommodates her role.
- The party claims it will enter the upcoming local elections united and focused on organizational strengthening.
- UML leaders also announced plans for a strong protest after Dashain, Tihar and Chhath.
