Rabi Lamichhane: Nepali Congress's Strength is its History, but it Must Learn from it
Summary
Rabi Lamichhane told the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention that the party’s greatest strength is its political history, but it must also learn from its weaknesses and adapt to the aspirations of a new generation. He said democracy should be protected through elections and public mandate, not political pressure.
Key Points
- Rabi Lamichhane addressed the inaugural ceremony of the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention as the sole opposition voice in the forum.
- He said the Nepali Congress’s long history is both its strength and weakness, and urged the party and the new generation to learn from it.
- Lamichhane stressed that political legitimacy should come from elections and public mandate, not from pressure or claims of monopoly over democracy.
- He linked the Congress’s future to listening to the aspirations of the new generation and the changing expectations of the public.
