Panel rivalry heats up ahead of UML general convention
Summary
The CPN-UML is facing intensified internal rivalry ahead of its 11th general convention with KP Sharma Oli and Ishwar Pokhrel leading competing panels for party leadership.
Key Points
- Internal divisions within CPN-UML have widened ahead of the 11th general convention scheduled for December 13-15.
- KP Sharma Oli and Ishwar Pokhrel have declared candidacies for party leadership, leading two competing panels.
- Attempts at a consensus between Oli and Pokhrel failed, resulting in panel-wise competition across districts.
- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari backs Pokhrel, intensifying factional rivalry within the party.
