Nepal, Sept. 25 -- Former Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai has clarified that his resignation from the party chairmanship does not mean he is quitting politics.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Dr Bhattarai stressed that stepping down as chairman should not be interpreted as withdrawing from political engagement.

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Just a day earlier, on Wednesday, he had announced his resignation as chairman of the Nepal Samajbadi Party (Naya Shakti), saying the decision was aimed at paving the way for a new generation of leadership.

"I am not stepping away from any movement. I was part of the campaign to build alternatives for the country yeste...