Leaders call for generational change, national consensus at Congress convention
Summary
Leaders at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention called for generational change, political stability and broader cooperation among major parties. Former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai urged older leaders to make way for younger politicians and said Nepal must strengthen federalism, democracy and inclusion.
Key Points
- At the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, leaders from multiple parties urged generational change and national consensus.
- Baburam Bhattarai called on his generation to step aside for younger politicians and said Nepal should learn from the Gen Z-led protests.
- Bhattarai backed a directly elected executive and urged the Rastriya Swatantra Party government under Rabi Lamichhane to complete its five-year term.
- Other leaders, including Shankar Pokhrel, Sharat Singh Bhandari and Rajendra Lingden, stressed political stability, constitutional reform and inclusion.
