The rumour of ML & UML unification has died down at least for now, after the ML General Secretary Bamdev Gautam rejected any such possibility. Gautam last week denied the rumour saying there does not even exist an environment for dialogue between the two parties. The rumour was, however, spread by some UML men to threaten K.P. Oli of the party.

(Gatibidhi, Saturday, Oct. 9)