Bhandari writes to UML convention delegates, protests membership non-renewal

Summary

Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari protests the non-renewal of her CPN-UML party membership, emphasizing its importance for democratic values and party unity.

Key Points
  • Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari wrote a letter to CPN-UML Statute Convention delegates objecting to questions over her party membership renewal.
  • She confirmed her membership, first acquired in 1980, was renewed after her presidency on party leadership's advice.
  • Bhandari accused some party leaders of spreading confusion about her membership status through the media.
  • She urged delegates to resolve the dispute and strengthen party unity, linking the issue to democratic culture and party values.
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