Editorial | Tickets to nowhere
Summary
The Nepali Congress embraced new leadership under Gagan Thapa after a Gen Z revolt, while KP Sharma Oli's leadership in the CPN-UML tightened control by sidelining rivals and selectively distributing election tickets ahead of March 5 polls.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress held a special general convention resulting in new leadership under Gagan Thapa following the Gen Z revolt.
- CPN-UML under KP Sharma Oli tightened control by sidelining rival faction leaders during ticket distribution for upcoming March elections.
- Twenty-five UML constituencies' seats are on hold possibly for strategic seat sharing and political maneuvering.
- UML struggles to appeal to younger voters, risking its traditional voter base amid changing political dynamics.
