Kathmandu- Former President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has written to the UML General Convention delegates, seeking support in the ongoing dispute over her party membership renewal. She said she renewed her membership following the party leadership’s advice, but expressed surprise that the same leaders are now criticizing her. Bhandari stated that such behavior goes against the party’s democratic values and urged that her renewed membership be recognized.

After the UML blocked her membership, Bhandari has been carrying out parallel activities. Meanwhile, Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokharel voiced a differing opinion in her favor during the Secretariat meeting, while other leaders are preparing to present a separate document at the convention showing support for her.

Here is the full text what she wrote in the letter,