Concerns over party statute breach as Oli faction mulls increasing number of UML office-bearers
Summary
As the CPN-UML approaches its 11th general convention, factions led by KP Sharma Oli and Ishwar Pokhrel are disputing over party statute amendments, especially concerning the number of office-bearers and term limits.
Key Points
- CPN-UML's 11th general convention is set for December 13-15 with a leadership contest between KP Sharma Oli and Ishwar Pokhrel.
- There is a dispute over amending the party statute, focusing on increasing the number of office-bearers and altering term limits.
- The Oli faction seeks to expand office-bearer positions to accommodate more leadership aspirants, raising opposition concerns.
- Pokhrel's faction insists on maintaining age and term limits and challenges Oli to accept term restrictions if the number of office-bearers increases.
