President’s involvement in party politics unwarranted and undermines high office, analysts say

Bidya Devi Bhandari runs into controversy, once again, after she tries to ‘manage’ rising tensions in the ruling Nepal Communist Party.

There is a lot going on in the ruling Nepal Communist Party. Leaders are baying for each others’ blood. Factional feud has reached a tipping point and the party is facing an imminent danger of a split. Leaders are making statements, holding meetings and attempting negotiations to keep the party unity intact. Amid all this, there is one person who has been working extra hours to save the party from splitting. That’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari.