I Am Still In UML: Lekhraj Bhatta

The Secretary of CPN-UML and in-charge of the Sudurpashchim Province, Lekhraj Bhatta, has stated that those who have faced defeat in terms of ideology and principles are spreading false propaganda about leaving the UML.

In a social media post, Bhatta urged the general public not to fall into confusion regarding the claim that he and other leaders and activists have left the party. He said that those who cannot succeed through ideology and principles are attempting to destroy characters and create controversy. "Those who cannot succeed through ideology and principles are spreading false rumors about leaving UML. I am still in UML. I urge the general public and activists not to be misled," said Secretary Bhatt.

Former Secretary Bhim Upadhyaya, Maoist leader Durga Joshi Bhatta had posted on Facebook claiming that Bhatt had left the UML party.