UML’s statute convention opens today amid growing rift in party
Summary
The CPN-UML's Second National Statute Convention begins in Godavari amid growing rifts, with party chair KP Sharma Oli emphasizing unity and socialism, while dissent grows over leadership decisions.
Key Points
- CPN-UML’s Second National Statute Convention is starting in Lalitpur focusing on unity and socialism with Nepali characteristics.
- Chair KP Sharma Oli's political report stresses strict party discipline and criticizes the Nepali Congress and Maoist Centre.
- Dissenters oppose denying former president Bidya Devi Bhandari party membership and changes to age and term limits in party leadership.
- A dissenting 27-page document challenging leadership decisions has been submitted, highlighting internal factionalism against Oli's leadership style.
