Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari Re-enters CPN-UML Party
Summary
CPN-UML has formally brought former President Bidya Devi Bhandari back into the party as a senior leader, a move seen as part of the internal power struggle around Chairman KP Sharma Oli. Analysts say her re-entry could reshape the party’s balance of power, though they differ on whether she can realistically emerge as Oli’s alternative.
Key Points
- CPN-UML has brought former President Bidya Devi Bhandari into the party as 'Senior Respected Leader' with second seniority after KP Sharma Oli.
- The move comes amid growing dissatisfaction inside UML and speculation that Bhandari could emerge as an alternative to Oli.
- Political analysts disagree on whether Bhandari can realistically take over party leadership, with some saying the appointment is not legally grounded.
- Supporters of the move say Bhandari could help unite disgruntled UML factions and advance communist unity.
