UML closed-door session opens today
Summary
CPN-UML's 11th general convention begins its closed-door session at Bhrikutimandap with party chair KP Sharma Oli presenting his political report amid intra-party competition for leadership.
Key Points
- The closed-door session of CPN-UML's 11th general convention starts at Bhrikutimandap with KP Sharma Oli set to present the political report.
- Only elected delegates, nominated members, and organising members can attend the closed-door sessions.
- The convention will elect 15 office-bearers and 251 central committee members for a five-year term.
- There is significant factional competition between KP Sharma Oli and Ishwar Pokhrel, with former President Bidya Devi Bhandari supporting Pokhrel's panel.