Kathmadnu, Feb. 20 -- UML has demanded immediate legal action after its party flag bearing the election symbol was burned in Tulsipur, Dang, on Thursday evening.

The incident occurred as supporters had gathered to welcome Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, who was travelling from Surkhet to Ghorahi to address an election rally scheduled for Friday.

Videos circulating on social media show a group chanting slogans against UML chair and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli before setting fire to the flag.

In a statement, the UML said the incident had drawn the party's serious attention.

The statement said those who set fire to the flag bearing the election symbol of UML were 'the same elements who burn the country,' a...