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Political threat to Oli?

 

Ms. Bidya Bhandari, the former President's return to active politics comes amid growing speculation about her future role within the CPN-UML. Over the past few months, she has been holding interactions with party leaders and cadres across the country, fueling rumours that she may be eyeing a larger role in party leadership.

Political experts opine that Bhandari's decision to rejoin CPN-UML might pose a threat to Oli, who is enjoying "a kind of monopoly" in the ruling party.

Ms. Bhandari’s re-entry into party politics has sparked debate in Nepal’s political circles. During the press conference on Friday she said her party membership with the CPN-UML had already been renewed and there was no reason to drag it into controversy. She further claimed that her return to politics after completing her presidential term was a constitutional right and should not be viewed as inappropriate.

She accused the UML leadership of trying to undermine her political rights by terming her return unconstitutional.

Bhandari said she has joined politics to help strengthen the party and uphold its ideological principles, including the People’s Multiparty Democracy line.

It remains to be seen whether the UML will revisit its recent decision of barring her from rejoining the party.


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