KATHMANDU: Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has voiced serious concerns regarding former President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s recent political engagements in Jhapa, fueling speculation about her possible return to active politics.

Speaking at the inauguration of the ANNFSU’s 24th National Convention in Kirtipur, Oli dismissed such speculations as baseless, pointing out that the party has yet to set a date for its next general convention.

Oli indirectly referred to Bhandari while criticizing the emergence of factions within the party. The UML chair accused Bhandari of disrupting party unity by influencing cadres following her return from China and district-level engagements, emphasizing that internal disputes must be resolved within the party framework.

Oli warned that public attacks or attempts to undermine the party from outside would not be tolerated, underscoring the importance of protecting party integrity and cohesion.