Kathmandu: Chairperson KP Sharma Oli and Senior Vice-Chairperson Ishwor Pokharel have officially filed their candidacies for the post of chairperson during the UML 11th General Congress. The two senior leaders submitted their nominations at the Central Election Commission office located at the General Congress venue in Bhrikutimandap.
According to National News Agency Nepal, both leaders arrived at the venue with their supporters to register their candidacies. Chair Oli submitted his nomination at 3:30 pm, while Senior Vice-Chairperson Pokharel filed his at approximately 3:00 pm. The convention is a significant event where aspirant candidates are registering nominations for various positions, including office-bearers and central committee members.
The UML General Convention is tasked with electing a new 301-member working committee. This event marks a pivotal moment for the party as it seeks to solidify its leadership and organizational structure.