The Nepali Congress cannot turn back the clock
Summary
The Nepali Congress is locked in an internal battle over the timing of its National Convention, but the deeper issue is whether the party can adapt to a new political generation. The Gen Z movement has intensified pressure on senior leaders to make way for younger voices and reform the party’s style of leadership.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress is split between Sher Bahadur Deuba's faction, which wants a December convention, and the Gagan Kumar Thapa-led camp, which has scheduled one for October.
- The article argues that the real issue is generational change and whether the party is willing to move beyond old patterns of factionalism, patronage and concentrated power.
- Gen Z's political dissatisfaction is described as a warning to established parties, especially among younger voters who want transparency, accountability and competence.
- The piece says the Congress must open decision-making, strengthen internal democracy and rotate leadership if it wants to remain relevant.
