Concerns over party statute breach as Oli faction mulls increasing number of UML office-bearers

Vice-chair Pandey, close to leadership contender Pokhrel, says they will agree to a larger secretariat if Oli agrees to two-term and age limits.

As the CPN-UML’s 11th general convention approaches amid an intensifying leadership contest, internal divisions have resurfaced, this time over possible amendments to the party statute. Of particular concern are increasing the number of office-bearers—raising fresh questions about power-sharing and term limits.