CPN-UML senior leader Jhalanath Khanal has said that it is imperative for the UML to assume leadership of the government for effective social changes in the country.

Addressing an assembly organised by the UML at Bhumahi in Nawalparasi district under the UML's Mechi-Mahakali Campaign on Sunday, leader Khanal underscored the need for UML's leadership for safeguarding sovereignty, independence and national integrity.

Likewise, the former Prime Minister said that the nation-wide campaign was spearheaded to strengthen the national unity. He claimed that the campaign was becoming a success despite the Madhesi Morcha’s repeated attempts to foul it under various pretexts.

In attendanceat the programme were UML leaders Madhav Kumar Nepal, Bam Dev Gautam, Ishwor Pokharel and Yogesh Bhattarai among others. RSS