UML's convention in eight districts of the far west today, these are the claimants of the chairperson

Dhangadhi: The UML convention is being held in eight districts of the far west today. Apart from Bajhang, conventions are being held in eight districts of the state for leadership selection. UML has stated that it is trying to reach a consensus as there are many aspirants for the post of chairperson in most of the districts.

There are three aspirants for the leadership of the Kailali district. Leaders Ratan Thapa, Ran Bahadur Chand, and Daisy Pandey have shown interest. Thapa, who was elected vice-president at the previous UML convention, is now holding the post of district president and secretary-elected Chand. Leader Chand said that he had demanded the chairmanship as suggested by the party leaders and cadres. "Leaders and cadres are urging him to become the chairman," he said. I

f there is no consensus, the election process will move forward. I will not give up my claim on the chairman this time. ' Meanwhile, another aspirant for the post, Ratan Thapa, said that he wanted to become the chairman as per the advice of the leaders and cadres. "I have been active in the UML for many years now," Thapa told Dinesh Khabar. I

think my leadership also has a role in that. That is why I want to work as a term chairperson, "he said. Another leader, Pandey, said the UML was the first force in the district and demanded the chairmanship to maintain it. "Right now, the UML is the first force in Kailali and my candidature is to keep it as it is and to gain more power," he added. Meanwhile, three candidates have also submitted their demands for the leadership of Kanchanpur. Incumbent UML Chairman Bir Bahadur Thapa, Bhim Dutta Municipality Mayor Surendra Bisht, and Vedkot Municipality Mayor Ashok Chand are aspiring for the post. A discussion is scheduled between them on Wednesday.

Incumbent chairperson Prakash Saund, mayor of Amargadhi municipality Bisheshwar Prasad Ojha, central vice-chairperson of the National Youth Association Gajendra Shahi, and state committee member Padam Pal have shown aspiration for the post in Dadeldhura. In Baitadi, current chairman Surendra Pal and Pancheshwor village chairman Gorakh Bahadur Chand are aspiring for the post. If the party agrees, the current chairman of Darchula, Ram Chandra Joshi, is on the verge of becoming chairman again. But along with him, Naugadh village chairman Prem Singh Dhami, UML state committee member Mohan Singh Dhami, current vice-chairman Uday Singh Badal, and Gyanendra Gharti have also expressed their desire to become chairman.

In Bajura, Kali Bahadur Shahi, Bharat Thapa, Bharat Budha and Lal Bahadur Oli are aspiring for the post. Prakash Shah had announced his candidature for the post at a press conference in Achham. Along with him, Chandra Bohara and Krishna Prasad Jaishi are also aspiring for the post.