Communist Party Youth Demand 60% Representation in Committees
Summary
Youth members of the Communist Party of Nepal have demanded 60% representation in every party committee and expressed dissatisfaction over the exclusion of youth candidates in recent elections. They warned of nationwide protests if their demands are not met.
Key Points
- Youth members of the Communist Party of Nepal submitted a memorandum demanding 60% youth representation in all party committees.
- They criticized the party for not nominating any Gen-Z candidates in the recent House of Representatives election and excluding youth under 40 from proportional lists.
- The memorandum calls for revising party statutes that favor a few leaders and making all party officials' assets public immediately.
- Leader Bhuwan Singh Bista warned of nationwide protests if the party ignores these demands, holding leadership responsible.
