Kathmandu, July 25 -- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Friday said her party membership with the CPN-UML had already been renewed and there was no reason to drag it into controversy.

Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu, Bhandari claimed her return to politics after completing her presidential term was a constitutional right and should not be viewed as inappropriate.

"There is no reason to question my party membership renewal. I have exercised my constitutional right to re-enter politics," she said.

She accused the UML leadership of trying to undermine her political rights by terming her return unconstitutional. "The constitution guarantees the right to political participation. There is nothing in the constitution, laws o...