Nepal, Aug. 23 -- The CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has stated that the former President Bidya Devi Bhandari's attempt to return to party politics poses a threat to the republic.

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Speaking at a press conference organized by Press Chautari Dang, Pokharel said that when a person who has served as the Army Chief re-enters party politics, it increases the risk of spreading distrust towards the republic. The former president is the guardian of the constitution and has served as the Army Chief. Pokharel said, "If she returns to active politics, it will create distrust and lack of confidence in the republic. Political parties must not make such a mista...