Oli plays ‘Bidya card’ to counter internal UML rift
▸ Part of: CPN-UML Renews Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari's Party Membership
CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has proposed renewing the party membership for former President Bidya Devi Bhandari amidst internal pressure for his resignation following an election defeat. This move, made during an office-bearers' meeting, is seen by some as a strategy to balance party leaders and counter dissent, including from close confidants like Bishnu Prasad Paudel and Shankar Pokharel. Bhandari, who previously had her membership cancelled, is now reportedly ready to take on party responsibilities, sparking debate within UML about future leadership and party dynamics.
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