Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that the CPN-UML selected its new leadership through democratic competition during the party’s 11th National General Convention, calling it a reflection of organizational maturity and People’s Multiparty Democracy.
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari said the Oli-led government must take responsibility for the Bhadau 23 incident, citing weak security arrangements and the need for investigation into the GenZ protest deaths.
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari was evacuated by the Nepal Army after protesters attacked and set fire to her Budhanilkantha residence. The protests also targeted other top leaders, including Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Sharma Oli.
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s Biratnagar visit has intensified disputes within CPN-UML, as Oli’s faction urged cadres to avoid the program.
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has re-entered the political scene, attending events in Biratnagar and Birgunj despite UML’s earlier decision to limit her political role.
The CPN-UML’s recent decision to bar former President Bidya Devi Bhandari from party membership renewal has caused unrest among senior party members. Opposition from key leaders highlights the challenges UML faces in balancing unity and democratic principles.
Bidya Devi Bhandari, Nepal’s first female president, has confirmed her return to active politics, ending speculation about her future role and addressing concerns within the CPN-UML party.
Amid ongoing attempts to destabilize the CPN-UML, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for unity, citing public trust and internal stability as key strengths.
KP Sharma Oli has made it clear he intends to continue leading CPN-UML, pushing back against internal age and term limits and rejecting a political return for Bidya Bhandari.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will meet former President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday to discuss her role and membership status within the UML ahead of the Central Committee meeting on Monday.