Progressive Democratic Party Faces Internal Crisis Following Election Defeat
Summary
The Progressive Democratic Party (Pradopa) is facing internal turmoil after failing to win any seats in the recent election, leading to multiple resignations among top leaders.
Key Points
- Following the election defeat, Durga Sob resigned as chairperson of Pradopa, with co-chairpersons Sudan Kirati and Ojaswi Bhattarai also stepping down.
- None of the 90 candidates fielded by Pradopa won any seats, and the party failed to secure even 25,000 votes.
- A central committee meeting is planned for the third week of Baishakh to decide on the submitted resignations and discuss the party's future.
- Sudan Kirati is exploring alternatives with the Labor Culture Party, indicating possible shifts away from Pradopa and the Nepali Communist Party.
