Surkhet. Former Chief Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi, a candidate from the CPN (UML) in Kalikot, has issued a clarification following criticism over a video showing him receiving blessings from a Dhami-Jhankri (traditional healer) during his election campaign.During the campaign, candidate Shahi visited Khadabasti in Palanta Rural Municipality-1. In the video, a local deity's Dhami is seen placing his hand on Shahi's head, offering blessings for his election victory. Criticism arose linking this act to a deviation from communist ideology, especially considering the 10-year armed conflict, leading Shahi to issue the clarification.Shahi stated that he has not deviated from communist ideology...