New faces, new fight as revamped Nepali Congress tests its electoral strength
Summary
The Nepali Congress contests the March 5 elections under new leadership led by Gagan Kumar Thapa, signaling a shift from old leadership to appeal to voters seeking change. The party, with many new faces, aims to renew itself after a special convention amidst political upheaval last year.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress has embraced new leadership under Gagan Kumar Thapa following a special convention held in January 2024.
- The party has fielded candidates in all 165 constituencies with minimal rebel candidates and two-thirds new faces contesting direct elections.
- This leadership change is seen as a move to revive voter hope and unify campaign efforts, freeing the party from dominance of senior leaders like Sher Bahadur Deuba.
- The NC has resolved to contest elections independently without alliances, addressing past voter confusion due to shifting coalitions.
