Former President Bhandari to embark on nationwide tour
Summary
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari will embark on a nationwide tour starting in Koshi Province amid calls from party members to renew her CPN-UML membership, despite central leadership opposition.
Key Points
- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari is launching a nationwide tour beginning August 18 in Koshi Province and later visiting Madhesh Province.
- There is growing pressure from lower-level CPN-UML committees across various provinces to renew Bhandari's party membership against central committee's decision not to renew it.
- UML’s Statute Convention is scheduled from September 5 to 7, with various committees gathering suggestions amidst internal disagreements.
- Party Chair KP Sharma Oli and General Secretary Shankar Pokharel maintain that Bhandari's membership issue is closed, warning against dissent, while lower committees express concerns over party unity and democracy.
