KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Senior leader Pradeep Gyawali, who was dissatisfied after failing to secure the general secretary post, has started campaigning for votes for the establishment faction.
At the convention venue, Gyawali was seen requesting votes alongside General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel. Having declined the vice-chairperson post and filed candidacy for central committee membership, he said he is supporting the team of party chair KP Sharma Oli, emphasizing that only their victory would strengthen the UML.
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“I had some disagreements, but the party is above me. I am with KP Oli and Shankar Pokhrel to make the party stronger,” Gyawali said.
Voting for the leadership election is taking place today, using 80 electronic voting machines. KP Sharma Oli is contesting for chairperson, while senior vice-chairperson Ishwar Pokhrel is also in the race.
