Thapa’s political proposal vows ‘no vote’ provision, liberal democracy with an end to pre-electoral alliance

Summary

Gagan Kumar Thapa, General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, presented a 17-point political proposal at the party's Special General Convention, focusing on liberal democracy, ending pre-electoral alliances, and introducing a 'no vote' provision.

Key Points
  • Gagan Kumar Thapa outlined a vision to modernize the Nepali Congress into a democratic force for the new generation.
  • The proposal includes a 17-point resolution aiming for good governance, anticorruption measures, and electoral reforms.
  • It rejects pre-electoral alliances, promoting independent election contests based solely on the party's symbol.
  • The proposal recommends limitations on the Prime Minister's term, protection of liberal democracy, and voting rights for Nepalis abroad.
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