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Progressive Democratic Party Faces Split Over Ideological Differences; Bhattarai Group Boycotts Meeting

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The Progressive Democratic Party (PrLoPa) is reportedly heading towards a split due to significant ideological and theoretical differences, particularly concerning a new political document on 'Socialist Democracy' presented by Chairman Santosh Pariyar. A faction led by patron Baburam Bhattarai, formerly of the Naya Shakti group, boycotted a central committee meeting, deeming Pariyar's document unworthy of discussion, and later expressed further agitation when it was circulated as a decision. The party's Chairman Council subsequently decided to bid farewell to Bhattarai, wishing him well in his independent political endeavors.

• The Bhattarai group submitted a letter of attention to the central office on April 30, rejecting the circular issued in the name of the Progressive Democratic Party.
• The faction stated that the circular, signed by Santosh Pariyar, was contrary to the party's constitution, manifesto, methods, procedures, policies, and principles, as well as agreements made during an election review meeting.
• The PrLoPa Chairman Council had called an expanded meeting of the Central Committee on April 11 and 12 to review the party's unexpected defeat in the February elections.
• Dr. Baburam Bhattarai was reportedly angered by the decision to bid farewell to him and wish him well, as he had informed the party of his desire to support transformative politics independently.
• The Chairman Council meeting held on April 25 decided to bid farewell to patron Bhattarai, stating he had separated from PrLoPa.