Kathmandu, July 21 -- In a development that could reshape the internal dynamics of the CPN-UML, Prime Minister and party chairman KP Sharma Oli had a discussion with former President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday.

The meeting, held at the party headquarters in Chyasal for over 90 minutes, comes amid growing factional feud and controversy over Bhandari's membership status and leadership ambitions. The UML Central Committee meets on Monday.

The two-day politburo meeting that concluded on Saturday had entrusted Oli with sorting issues out with the former President about her party membership and her role in the organisation.

UML insiders say the meeting was aimed at clearing the misunderstanding in the party due to Bhandari's comeback, whi...