Congress president Thapa’s political report calls for party reset, tougher oversight of government
Summary
Nepali Congress president Gagan Thapa’s political report calls for sweeping party reforms, tighter oversight of government, and a new political culture to reconnect with voters. It also proposes shadow governments, no pre-election alliances, merit-based candidate selection, and broader changes in federalism, transparency and economic policy.
Key Points
- Gagan Thapa’s report proposes sweeping political, ideological, organisational and financial reforms ahead of the Nepali Congress 15th general convention.
- It calls for tougher scrutiny of the government, anti-corruption vigilance, shadow governments and no future pre-election alliances.
- The report links the party’s decline to a widening gap with the public and urges merit-based candidate selection, stronger internal transparency and leadership renewal.
- It also outlines broader reforms in the economy, federalism, youth policy, social security and transitional justice.
