KATHMANDU: The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) has demanded the immediate release of former Prime Minister and party chairman KP Sharma Oli.

According to Secretary Mahesh Basnet, today’s secretariat meeting decided to mount a strong legal and political resistance with the support of the general public and civil society.

The party has planned protests this afternoon at 3:00 PM in the headquarters of each district, organized by local organizations. Tomorrow, on Chaitra 15, district committees will lead widespread demonstrations and submit protest letters to Chief District Officers’ offices across the country.

The secretariat also resolved to maintain dialogue and cooperation with all parties supporting democracy and the rule of law, as well as with civil society and the broader public.