Kathmandu, Sept. 5 -- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has written an open letter to delegates of the CPN-UML's statute convention, urging them to correct the party's decision not to renew her party membership.

Describing it as a principled effort rather than personal grievance, she appealed for an environment that strengthens intra-party unity and democratic practices.

Bhandari said the dispute over her membership was tied to the UML's values and principle, warning that weakening internal democratic norms would erode public trust.

"This letter is not for my self-defence but to promote better practice in our party," she wrote, stressing that her long service to the nation and the party should not be reduced to a personal contest. ...