गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ UML Leadership Rebukes ‘Badal’ Over Controversial Parliamentary Remarks 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. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Finance Minister named acting PM as Shah heads to UNGA Nepali Congress urges PM Shah to sound alarm on climate… Central Bank introduces re-designed 50-rupee bank note Government expands domestic jobs to reduce migration WHO Regional Director seeks support for top post UN Resident Coordinator meets Foreign Minister Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month8 TRENDING India-Nepal Bilateral Dialogue is the only way forward: Dr. Nihar Nayak China prepares to deploy missiles to Nepal-India border Lipulekh While coronavirus brings economy to a standstill, share market continues to soar Sapana Pradhan Malla replaces Hari Krishna Karki as a member in Constitutional Bench Nepal, China hold discussion to review progress of China-funded projects Gandaki Province to host Mountain Sports Festival in March Trump says if not for him, U.S. would be at war with N. Korea BAN president Neupane dies of COVID-19
