Nepali Congress Mandates Youth Representation in Party Structure
Summary
The Nepali Congress has amended its constitution to make youth representation mandatory from ward committees to the central working committee. The party says the move will bring 15,000 to 16,000 young members into leadership roles ahead of its 15th general convention.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress has amended its constitution to reserve positions for youths under 30 across multiple party structures.
- Spokesperson Devraj Chalise said 15,000 to 16,000 youths will enter leadership roles in reserved positions from the upcoming 15th general convention.
- The new provisions cover village, ward, municipal, district, provincial, and central committees, with women included in several quotas.
- Chalise said the quota is meant to bring new energy, technology use, and generational transition into the party.
