UML Senior Vice President Ishwor Pokharel has requested party chairman KP Sharma Oli to smoothly hand over the party leadership.

Pokharel, announcing his candidacy for the post of chairman at the 11th National Convention, has asked Chairman Oli to provide a smooth exit. Pokharel, announcing his candidacy for the post of chairman on Monday, has asked Oli to hand over the leadership in writing. 'We expect that party chairman Comrade KP Sharma Oli, who respects the principles he himself has put forward regarding the party's internal democracy, will play a positive role in the leadership handover,' Pokharel said. 'I request the party chairman Comrade for a smooth exit through a parental role.' Pokharel said that he has announced that he will lead the UML for the party's reorganization and transformation. He said that he has gained moral strength and does not believe in power. 'I believe in method, coordination, collectivism and cooperation,' he said. 'I have accepted the requests and suggestions made by friends from all over the country for the party's reorganization and transformation and have announced my candidacy for the post of chairman.' He stated in the statement that he has claimed the leadership to develop UML as a decisive national force through collective leadership and initiative by assigning responsibilities to party leaders according to their qualifications, capabilities and interests. Pokharel urged the party to use high discretion in the selection of party general convention delegates, and to actively participate in a healthy, dignified and fearless manner.