CHITWAN: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Kamal Thapa has said that the CPN-UML, as the country’s largest party, can protect the country’s sovereignty and independence.

“It’s high time that UML Chairman KP Oli took a bold decision to protect the country’s sovereignty,” Thapa said during the inaugural session of the UML’s 10th General Convention.

He, however, said UML Chairman Oli could not work as expected in his second innings in the government.

“His contribution during his first tenure in the government was praise-worthy,” he said, adding “Nepal could express his commitment to protect the country’s border by issuing a new map of the country.”