A Look Back at Communist Party's Performance in Nepal's 10 General Elections
Summary
The Nepal Communist Party's performance across 10 general elections since 2015 BS shows fluctuating fortunes and alliances, highlighting key political shifts including party splits and mergers ahead of the upcoming elections.
Key Points
- In the first general election in 2015 BS, the Nepal Communist Party won only four seats out of 109.
- The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and Maoists have had fluctuating fortunes, including merging in 2075 BS and splitting again by 2077 BS.
- Key political events like the 12-point agreement in 2062 BS led to the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of a Federal Democratic Republic.
- The upcoming election in Falgun 21, 2079 BS, marks a significant test as the UML and Maoist factions contest separately after years of alliance.
