Gagan Thapa can make the case. Can he make the change?
Summary
Gagan Thapa used his speech at the Nepali Congress general convention to call for an open Parliament, a more responsive party and a break from politics driven by power struggles. He also defended the youth uprising and framed Congress’s recent defeat as a crisis of identity and purpose.
Key Points
- Gagan Thapa delivered a sharply self-critical speech at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, using Khula Manch as a metaphor for political openness.
- He targeted Prime Minister Balendra Shah for not attending Parliament and argued that Congress must listen more to young people and the public.
- Thapa said the party’s problem is a crisis of identity and purpose, not just an electoral setback.
- The article says Thapa has made a strong case for change, but the real test will be whether he can deliver it if he becomes Congress leader.
