Bidya Bhandari’s re-entry issue will overshadow UML’s statute convention, leaders say
Summary
The internal conflict within CPN-UML intensifies as former President Bidya Devi Bhandari seeks to re-enter active politics, challenging party chair KP Sharma Oli ahead of the Second Statute Convention.
Key Points
- CPN-UML postponed its central committee meeting originally scheduled to endorse the statute draft for the upcoming Second Statute Convention.
- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari plans to rejoin UML and compete for party leadership, facing opposition from party chair KP Sharma Oli.
- Bhandari is actively touring provinces meeting party supporters despite the party's decision to bar her return to active politics.
- The escalating rift suggests the upcoming statute convention could become a decisive showdown affecting UML's internal democracy and unity.
