Gagan Thapa Criticizes Political 'Musical Chairs'
Summary
Gagan Kumar Thapa has criticized the repeated recycling of leaders in Nepal’s politics, saying it has fueled public disillusionment and made all parties look the same. Speaking at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, he urged the party to change its leadership, behavior and political style.
Key Points
- Gagan Kumar Thapa said Nepal’s politics has become like “musical chairs” because the same faces keep returning to power and leadership.
- He said excessive politicization across society and on social media has deepened public dissatisfaction with political parties and leaders.
- Thapa linked that growing disillusionment to the events of August 23 and 24, saying parties failed to understand changing public sentiment in time.
- He called on the Nepali Congress to use its 15th General Convention to review past weaknesses and move forward with new leadership and working style.
