Political Figure Manraj Gurung Switches Allegiance to CPN-UML After Brief Stint with Rastriya Swatantra Party

Pokhara. Manraj Gurung, who was a leader of the then Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) until the second week of Mangsir, remained silent due to dissatisfaction with the party's unification, name change, and recent direction. When the party merged into the Communist Party of Nepal, he did not accept it and resigned.

He joined the Ujyalo Nepal Party in the last week of Mangsir. Stating that he was impressed by the work of Kulman Ghising, he joined Ujyalo and was subsequently integrated into the RSP along with Ghising.

For nearly a month, they halted Ujyalo's activities. When Kulman did not get his share, he separated from the RSP. Manraj followed suit. Stating that if alternative forces could not unite, the old parties could win the election, he filed his candidacy separately from Ujyalo.

However, Manraj's candidacy, who was contesting in Tanahun-2, did not last even a week. Without consulting the central leadership, Manraj withdrew his candidacy, announcing support for the RSP.

He participated directly in some programs organized by the RSP and then remained silent for a few days. Many speculated that he was about to join the Nepali Congress. However, on Sunday, with Central Secretary Khagaraj Adhikari as a witness, he joined the CPN-UML.