Why would a former President return to party politics?

As Bidya Bhandari is said to have renewed her membership in the CPN-UML, questions are raised in the House if she can lead a party while enjoying state perks.

The news of former President Bidya Devi Bhandari renewing her party membership has become a matter of discussion in Parliament. The ninth general convention of CPN-UML held in Kathmandu in 2014 had elected Bhandari a vice-chair of the party.