Weakened, Nepal’s old guard turns inward
Summary
Nepal's established political parties face internal challenges and organisational reforms after the rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party disrupted traditional power dynamics in the 2026 elections.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party's rise in 2026 has weakened traditional parties like Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Nepali Communist Party.
- Nepali Congress is undergoing organisational overhaul with membership renewal and adopting a digital ID for candidate selection.
- CPN-UML faces internal dissent with calls for leadership restructuring following electoral setbacks.
- Nepali Communist Party plans organisational integration and leadership transformation ahead of its October general convention.
