Erstwhile leader of CPN-UML, Madhav Kumar Nepal, has issued a statement condemning the steps taken in recent times by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is also the chairperson of the party.

In the latest development, the Standing Committee meeting of CPN UML held on Monday, expelled 11 members including former prime ministers Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal. The SC meeting took such a decision after the 11 UML lawmakers including senior leader Nepal and Khanal refused to furnish their clarification sought by the meeting held earlier on May 22.

Lawmakers Nepal, Khanal, Bhim Rawal, Kalyani Khadka, Sarala Yadav, Pushpa Karna, Laxmi Chaudhary, Mukunda Neupane, Ram Kumari Jhakri, Kalila Khatun and Nira Devi Jairu were dismissed from their general membership of the party.