CPN-UML Leader Bhattarai Blames Ideological Drift for Electoral Setback

Kathmandu. Following the election results, a wave of internal review has begun within the CPN-UML. In this context, UML leader and former minister Bidya Bhattarai commented that communist parties are facing disappointing current results because they have failed to adhere to their core philosophy and principles.

Writing on her social media platform Facebook, Bhattarai pointed out that while the belief that communists are proponents of change is built upon philosophical and idealistic behavior, the main problem is the failure to demonstrate this in practice. Leader Bhattarai stated that the deviation in the style of party operation and the behavior of leaders has led to a mismatch between the general public's perception and the party's working style.

She interpreted today's results as a consequence of past working styles and behavioral errors, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue now. She concluded that a pleasant journey forward can only be charted by objectively reviewing past mistakes rather than covering them up.

Bhattarai urged the leadership to engage in serious introspection instead of getting bogged down in mere accusations and counter-accusations. Her message is that there is no alternative to aligning ideals and behavior to revitalize the communist movement and regain public trust.