Oli remains in office despite the expulsion. Witnesses said some protesters were injured in the clash but police officials said only “mild force” was used to stop demonstrators from entering the restricted area. The court is expected to deliver its verdict next month. “We have expelled Oli from the party on the grounds that he was not following the party rules and was working against collective decision-making,” said Pampha Bhusal, a senior leader of the faction opposing Oli. Surya Thapa, an aide to Oli, said the expulsion held no political meaning and that Oli was confident of a legal and political victory.

Source: bd News24 January 25, 2021 12:56 UTC