KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The CPN-UML has nominated seven leaders to its Standing Committee, including former Vice Chair Ishwar Pokhrel.
A party Secretariat meeting held on Thursday decided to nominate Pokhrel, former Deputy General Secretary Pradeep Gyawali, former Speaker Devraj Ghimire, and leaders Tham Maya Thapa, Shivamaya Tumbahamphe, Bimala Ghimire and Kashinath Adhikari to the Standing Committee.
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The Central Committee subsequently endorsed all seven names proposed by the Secretariat.
The party said the decision brings former office-bearers and experienced leaders into its Standing Committee as part of its leadership structure.
Meanwhile, the UML has decided to assign former President Bidya Devi Bhandari the position of senior leader.
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