Nepal Political Realignment 2026
Major parties hold all-party talks in Kathmandu
What happened
Nepal's top party leaders have convened for all-party meetings amid shifting alliances, internal party challenges, and preparations for local and provincial polls. Negotiations over government formation and party unity are ongoing, reflecting significant flux in Nepal's parliamentary and provincial political landscape.
Timeline
All-party Meeting Convened at Singha Durbar
Jun 08, 05:54An all-party meeting led by Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane took place at Singha Durbar, attended by leaders of major parties including Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), and Rastriya Prajatantra Party to discuss key political issues.
CPN-UML Internal Challenges Highlighted
Jun 07, 11:28CPN-UML faces internal issues such as individualism, factionalism, and weakening discipline, intensifying power struggles due to political instability after parliament's dissolution.
Congress Claims Koshi Province Leadership
May 23, 14:26Nepali Congress Vice-President Bishwa Prakash Sharma asserted party leadership of the Koshi Province government amid internal disputes and coalition challenges with the CPN-UML.
Call for Nepali Congress Unity
May 23, 11:26Nepali Congress leader Shashank Koirala emphasized the need for serious preparations, dialogue, and overcoming factionalism to strengthen party unity and uphold Nepal's constitution.
Progressive Democratic Party Split
May 21, 11:26The Progressive Democratic Party experienced a split due to ideological differences, with Baburam Bhattarai's faction departing after opposing the new 'Socialist Democracy' direction.
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