Former Prez’s return to active politics poses threat to republic: General Secy Pokharel

Summary

CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel says former President Bidya Devi Bhandari's return to active politics poses a threat to the republic and could lead to distrust.

Key Points
  • CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel warned that former President Bidya Devi Bhandari's return to active politics threatens the republic.
  • Pokharel highlighted that a former Army Chief re-entering politics may cause distrust in the republic.
  • He criticized the CPN (Maoist Center) for bringing former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun back into active politics.
  • Pokharel urged the Maoist Center to reconsider its decision and called for guidance from CPN-UML and Nepali Congress on democratic practices.
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