Dozens of CPN-UML Leaders and Cadres Resign in Okhaldhunga, Join Rival Communist Party
Summary
Thirty-eight leaders and cadres, including top officials of the CPN-UML's Okhaldhunga district committee, resigned and joined the Communist Party of Nepal, led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Nepal, following candidate nomination disputes.
Key Points
- Thirty-eight leaders and cadres resigned from CPN-UML's Okhaldhunga district committee.
- Key leaders including Chairman Jibi Khadka led the resignation.
- They joined the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) on the same day.
- Resignation was triggered by nomination of Asmita Thapa as CPN-UML candidate for the House of Representatives election in Okhaldhunga.
