Kathmandu, Nov. 25 -- As the stage is set for the 10th national congress of the CPN-UML, the main opposition, in Chitwan, incumbent chair KP Sharma Oli appears set to take the mantle of the party once again for the next five years.

Despite efforts-and Oli's wish-to install various office bearers through consensus, a tough contest is likely among some seasoned members of the party.

There are a number of aspirants for some key posts like senior vice chair, vice chair, secretary general, and secretary.

"We are trying to forge consensus for office bearer posts among the aspirants," said Pradeep Gyawali, head of the party's Publicity Department. "There will be competition and voting for the post of central committee members but for office b...