UML National Congress: Voting begins

Summary

Voting began at the 11th National Congress of CPN UML in Kathmandu to elect new party leadership with KP Sharma Oli and Ishwor Pokharel contesting the chairman post.

Key Points
  • Voting at the 11th National Congress of the CPN UML started an hour late in Kathmandu.
  • The Congress aims to elect new leadership with 660 candidates for the 301-member central committee.
  • KP Sharma Oli and Ishwor Pokharel are contesting for the chairman position.
  • The Congress is held amid political impact from the Sept 8-9 Gen Z movement which influenced national politics.
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