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“I have resigned as chairman, but not from politics”: Dr Bhattarai

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Dr Bhattarai stressed that stepping down as chairman should not be interpreted as withdrawing from political engagement.
By REPUBLICA

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Former Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai has clarified that his resignation from the party chairmanship does not mean he is quitting politics.



Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Dr Bhattarai stressed that stepping down as chairman should not be interpreted as withdrawing from political engagement.


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Just a day earlier, on Wednesday, he had announced his resignation as chairman of the Nepal Samajbadi Party (Naya Shakti), saying the decision was aimed at paving the way for a new generation of leadership.


“I am not stepping away from any movement. I was part of the campaign to build alternatives for the country yesterday, I am part of it today, and I will continue to be part of it tomorrow,” Bhattarai said.


He also reiterated his call for the election of a directly elected executive prime minister to strengthen the country’s governance system.


 

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