Kathmandu: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has articulated that the people’s multiparty democracy (PMPD) practiced by CPN (UML) transcends mere political theory, serving as a philosophical thought aimed at guiding public interest, human welfare, and social justice. She made these remarks during a journal release and discussion program organized by the Madan Bhandari Foundation. Bhandari underscored the importance of integrating the study, research, and discussion of PMPD into higher educational institutions.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Bhandari highlighted the commitment of CPN (UML) to the principle of advancing the overarching objective of national prosperity and citizen happiness. The event also witnessed the joint unveiling of a journal titled ‘State, Society, and Development: PMPD Perspective’ by Bhandari and CPN (UML) Vice Chair Surendra Prasad Pandey.
Ushakiran Bhandari, Chairperson of the Madan Bhandari Foundation, remarked that the journal would serve as a dependable resource for those interested in studying and researching the country’s future generations. The journal’s chief editor, former Foreign Minister and UML leader Mahendra Bahadur Pandey, compiled 10 articles for this publication.