Kathmandu, June 1 -- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari, who is currently on a 10-day visit to China, is busy meeting top officials from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese government.

The visit comes at a time when she is preparing to return to active politics in the CPN-UML, most probably after the party's "policy convention" coming September. The convention, according to UML leaders, will set the tone for her return.

UML insiders told the Post that she is soon embarking on a similar visit to India. But her India visit dates are yet to be finalised, a UML leader said.

"She is clear that we should not tilt to one side [between India and China]," said former minister Gokul Baskota, who is considered close to Bhandari. ...