Prachanda-led Unified CPN-Maoist, a major partner in Nepal’s ruling coalition, is on the verge of a split again after 45 central members on Tuesday quit the party to join former premier Baburam Bhattarai’s new outfit.
Bhattarai, who quit the party in September voicing his reservation regarding the promulgation of the new Constitution, is intensifying consultation with different political leaders in an attempt to form a new political force in the country which is facing political crisis in the wake of Madhesis’ protest against the new Constitution. The 45 Central members of the party have not only quit the party’s high post, but have also resigned from the general membership.
Former standing committee of the UCPN-Maoist, Devendra Poudya said Bhattarai faction has support of almost 40 per cent of the sitting Parliament Members belonging to the UCPN-Maoist.