Kathmandu, Dec. 10 -- UML's 11th general convention approaches amid an intensifying leadership contest, internal divisions have resurfaced, this time over possible amendments to the party statute. Of particular concern are increasing the number of office-bearers-raising fresh questions about power-sharing and term limits.

At the UML general convention scheduled for December 13-15, party chair Oli will be challenged by senior vice-chairman Ishwar Pokhrel. Pokharel has the backing of a faction that includes former UML vice-chairperson and two-term President Bidya Devi Bhandari. The group made its concept paper public on Monday.

With Pokhrel certain to challenge KP Sharma Oli's leadership, the latter has trained his focus on managing leade...