Nepal, July 25 -- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that her party membership in the ruling party CPN-UML has already been renewed, and therefore there is no reason to create controversy over the matter.

Speaking at a press conference held at Karki Banquet, Baneshwor, on Friday, she stated, "Since my party membership has already been renewed, there is no issue that should be made controversial."

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She added that she has been a party member for 45 years. "Therefore, while being committed to the party's ideals and to the nation, I cannot be excluded from party membership under any circumstances," she said.

Bhandari also stated that she will not be...