Only 53 percent of UML workers renew party membership
Summary
CPN-UML says only about 53 percent of its committed workers have renewed their membership, exposing a sharp decline in active support after last year’s Gen Z movement and the party’s electoral setback. Leaders say the renewal drive is also a test of loyalty as the UML tries to rebuild its organisation.
Key Points
- Only about 359,000 of the UML’s 686,700 listed members renewed their membership by the mid-August deadline, leaving around 327,000 unrenewed.
- Party leaders blame dissatisfaction among cadres, limited opportunities for younger members, and weak organisational restructuring.
- The UML is trying to rebuild after last year’s Gen Z movement, the ouster of KP Sharma Oli as prime minister, and a poor showing in the March elections.
- Leaders in several provinces reported renewal rates ranging from about 52 percent to 60 percent, with Kathmandu Valley and the liaison department also near 60 percent.
