Politics

UML Leadership Rebukes ‘Badal’ Over Controversial Parliamentary Remarks

KathmanduPati April 02, 2026

KATHMANDU – Discontent has emerged within the CPN-UML following remarks made by parliamentary party leader Ram Bahadur Thapa “Badal” during Thursday’s House of Representatives meeting.

Party Vice Chairman Bishnu Paudel expressed dissatisfaction on social media, stating that Thapa’s views were contrary to the party’s established policies and principles.

In his statement, Paudel said, “The views expressed by Ram Bahadur Thapa in today’s House meeting, in his capacity as UML parliamentary party leader, are against the party’s established policies and values. I expect this issue will be discussed seriously and appropriate decisions will be made at the party’s central secretariat meeting scheduled for tomorrow.”

Thapa, who also serves as a party vice chairman, had made remarks in Parliament alleging issues involving the Nepali Army and other institutions. A central secretariat meeting of the party has been called to deliberate on the matter.