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Former President Bhandari and UML Leaders Pay Tribute on Madan-Ashrit Memorial Day

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Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari and CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli paid tribute to late communist leaders Madan Bhandari and Jibraj Ashrit on their 33rd Memorial Day. Bhandari highlighted Bhandari's 'people's multi-party democracy' as instrumental for social justice and prosperity, while Oli remembered their contributions to party consolidation. Bishnu Prasad Paudel urged the party to regain public trust and self-criticize.

  • The 33rd Madan-Ashrit Memorial Day commemorates the death anniversary of Madan Bhandari and Jibraj Ashrit, who died in a jeep accident in 1993.
  • Bhandari stated that the 'people's multi-party democracy' ideology is crucial for social justice, prosperity, and transformation through a democratic system.
  • KP Sharma Oli described Bhandari and Ashrit as his close friends and leaders, expressing deep remembrance of their contributions.
  • Bishnu Prasad Paudel called for self-criticism and regaining public trust, noting the communist movement is in a challenging and defensive phase.
  • The CPN (UML) organized a program at its central office in Madanagar, Balkhu, to observe the memorial day.

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