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.
The CPN-UML has tightened delegate eligibility for its Second Statute Convention, barring nominated members and expanding leadership roles as it prepares for the September gathering in Lalitpur.
Senior leader Jhala Nath Khanal views former President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s political return as a hopeful sign for left-wing unity in Nepal, emphasizing the CPN-UML’s key role in uniting fragmented leftist parties.