Fearful of some Gen Z groups, UML forms new youth force

Driven by Basnet, Oli shrugs off senior leaders’ concerns about repercussions of running the Volunteer wing. Group chief Shrestha has multiple criminal allegations against him.

Despite reservations from some Secretariat members, the CPN-UML on Friday announced a new wing—National Volunteer Force (NVF)—in the wake of the Gen Z uprising that swept the UML out of power.