Opinion | Is the new Nepali Congress leadership a viable alternative force to RSP?
Summary
The Nepali Congress’s new leadership is positioning the party as a serious alternative to the RSP after the 2025 Gen Z uprising reshaped Nepali politics. Backed by Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma, the party is pushing internal reform and a new political agenda to regain public trust.
Key Points
- The article argues that Nepali politics has changed only partially after the 2025 Gen Z uprising, with the RSP and Balendra Shah benefiting from public frustration with established parties.
- Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma drove a special convention effort in the Nepali Congress to reshape the party and update its mission.
- The convention endorsed reforms including internal restructuring, limits on prime ministers, and a shift away from alliance politics before elections.
- The piece says the rejuvenated Nepali Congress could become the main alternative to the RSP if it sustains momentum and public confidence.
