The political template of Congress and Communists are decades old. Closed camps and cadre training don't work so well in the age of social media.

‘All candidates, no matter what their background, are equal before the commission, and it won’t spare anyone if there are complaints with substantive evidence.’

As the UML fights the polls against strong alliance, how is the party preparing for the upcoming polls and what is its assessment?

Historically, the parties that shied away from elections have become irrelevant.