He must resign immediately and leave: Nepal responds to Khanal's remarks

Setopati

Kathmandu, Aug 1

The discord within the CPN (Unified Socialist) has resurfaced.

There is an ongoing conflict between party Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal and Respected Leader Jhala Nath Khanal.

The effects of this rift are now visible in the party's youth and student wings.

Nepal and Khanal factions have been carrying out separate activities. Khanal has recently concluded that splitting the UML in August 2021 was a mistake.

The two leaders also disagree on unification with the Maoist Center.

In this context, Nepal has now asked Khanal to leave the party. He has also accused Khanal of being the "number one violator" of the party's institutional decisions.

"There’s no place for him in the party anymore, he has no moral authority left. He should submit his resignation immediately and leave. This is an institutional decision. He is the number one violator of party decisions," Nepal said in Biratnagar on Friday, without directly naming Khanal.

Journalists had questioned Nepal about Khanal’s recent statements.

In response, Nepal dismissed Khanal’s remarks as baseless.