RSP lawmaker Khatri questions Bhandari’s political hunger after two terms as president
Summary
RSP lawmaker Rajiv Khatri has criticized Bidya Devi Bhandari’s return to active politics after two terms as president, saying former heads of state should remain above party politics. He also contrasted reactions to Bhandari’s political role with those toward former king Gyanendra Shah.
Key Points
- Rajiv Khatri said Bidya Devi Bhandari had not overcome her “political hunger” after serving two terms as president.
- He objected to her appointment by the CPN-UML as a senior leader and questioned what more she could offer the country.
- Khatri argued that former heads of state should preserve a common, unifying role beyond partisan politics.
- He contrasted public reactions to former presidents entering politics with the response to former king Gyanendra Shah’s political remarks.
