Nepali Congress Deuba Group Mandates Youth Participation in All Committee Levels
Summary
The Nepali Congress Deuba group has made it mandatory to include men and women aged 18 to 28 in all party committees from the ward level to the central level. The new directive also says vacant posts must be left unfilled if no eligible youth are available.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress Deuba group has required youth aged 18 to 28 in all committees, from ward level to the central level.
- The rule applies to elected bodies, inclusive quotas and even subject matter expert positions, with vacancies to remain empty if no eligible youth are found.
- The group says the change will help close the generation gap and modernize the party.
- The directive is part of the party’s 15th General Convention and is presented as a historic policy shift.
