Gagan Thapa Elected President of Nepali Congress
Summary
Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected president of the Nepali Congress, defeating Shyam Krishna Khadgi by a wide margin at the party’s 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. He secured 6,584 of 7,039 votes cast, marking a major leadership shift in the party.
Key Points
- Gagan Kumar Thapa was elected president of the Nepali Congress for the party’s upcoming four-year term at the 15th General Convention in Kathmandu.
- He defeated Shyam Krishna Khadgi by 6,209 votes, winning 6,584 votes out of 7,039 cast.
- The article highlights Thapa’s long political career, from student politics and parliamentary roles to his service as Health and Population Minister.
- Thapa has long campaigned for generational change and organizational reform within the Nepali Congress.
