Editorial | Five more years of Oli
Summary
KP Sharma Oli has been re-elected as chair of the CPN-UML, continuing his leadership despite controversy over his role during the Gen Z protests and internal party dissent.
Key Points
- KP Sharma Oli secured a landslide victory to be re-elected as chair of the CPN-UML at its 11th general convention.
- The convention marked progress in democratic practices within the party compared to the previous convention in 2021.
- Oli's leadership is controversial due to his role during the Gen Z protests, where state forces killed 19 youths, and his suppression of dissent.
- Oli's reelection poses risks for UML ahead of upcoming elections, given his unpopularity among the youth and the political changes in Nepal.
