Gagan Thapa on giving Congress a new generation and a new purpose
Summary
Gagan Thapa is seeking re-election as Nepali Congress president at the party’s 15th General Convention while defending his plans to reshape the party around youth participation, internal reform and a new policy vision. He also addresses the deep rift with Sher Bahadur Deuba, the party’s declining vote share and the need to reconnect Congress with younger voters.
Key Points
- Gagan Thapa is campaigning for re-election at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention amid an internal split led by Sher Bahadur Deuba.
- He says the party must move beyond power politics and adopt a new vision centered on nationalism, democracy, socialism and citizen-focused development.
- Thapa plans new party structures, including an election bureau, leadership academy and government institute, to widen participation and improve candidate selection.
- He argues Congress must rebuild support among young voters and ordinary members while limiting internal factionalism and dynastic control.
