Election of convention delegates deepens factional rivalry in UML
Summary
The CPN-UML's 11th general convention sees intensified factional rivalry between KP Sharma Oli and Ishwar Pokhrel over delegate selection and party leadership.
Key Points
- The selection of party representatives for CPN-UML's 11th general convention has caused discord between KP Sharma Oli and Ishwar Pokhrel factions.
- Leaders supporting Pokhrel have complained about unfair delegate elections in multiple districts favoring the Oli faction.
- Pokhrel's faction opposed the election results in districts like Okhaldhunga, Dhankuta, and Dang, citing procedural violations.
- Deputy General Secretary Bishnu Rimal claimed Oli will be re-elected chairman despite previous two-term limits being removed.
