Editorial | The hard road to Nepali Congress reform
Summary
The Nepali Congress suffered a significant seat loss from 89 to 38 between 2022 and 2026 amid internal factional struggles, debates over leadership, and the impact of the Gen Z movement on Nepali politics.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress dropped from 89 seats in 2022 to 38 in 2026 federal elections.
- Gagan Thapa convened a special general convention shortly before the 2026 elections, becoming party president.
- Purna Bahadur Khadka's faction blames Thapa for the party's electoral defeat, but this is disputed.
- The Gen Z movement highlighted the failure and unpopularity of established party leadership including Sher Bahadur Deuba.
