Nepal, July 25 -- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stirred political debate after formally reentering active politics by reclaiming her role within the CPN-UML. Despite earlier requests from the party to remain above partisan politics in her capacity as former head of state, Bhandari on July 14 announced her return to the party fold.

Since then, UML leaders, particularly party chair KP Sharma Oli, have reportedly been attempting to block her political comeback through internal party statutes. Discussions within Oli's inner circle are said to have explored ways to use the party charter to limit Bhandari's involvement in active politics.

However, Bhandari has pushed back against these efforts. Speaking at a press conference at Kar...