Nepal Political Conventions 2026

The Rastriya Swatantra Party completed its first general convention marked by low voter turnout, with around 70% of delegates abstaining, and visible factional divisions between supporters of Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party elected new leadership with Rabi Lamichhane as chair and Swarnim Wagle as vice-chair unopposed; Sobita Gautam and Bipin Acharya won other key posts amid factional tensions and procedural delays during the convention in Chitwan.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party promoted 'development diplomacy' as Nepal's foreign policy core, focusing on national sovereignty, economic growth, and balanced relations with India and China based on mutual respect and shared interests.

Rastriya Swatantra Party delegates started voting to elect 99 central committee members using electronic devices, with Chair Rabi Lamichhane elected unopposed.

Rabi Lamichhane presented the Rastriya Swatantra Party's vision proposing constitutional amendments such as transforming the National Assembly into a non-partisan chamber chaired by the Vice President and supporting a directly elected executive. The party adopted a mixed ideology called social democracy, rejecting the traditional left-right divide and emphasizing national stability and governance as guiding principles.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party changed its political ideology from constitutional socialism to social democracy, emphasizing democratic values, competitive economy, and accountable governance to adapt to evolving socio-economic conditions in Nepal.

Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane stated that the party's ideology is social democracy during the first national convention in Chitwan. He emphasized the party rejects traditional leftist and rightist labels and does not limit itself to conventional political polarization.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party scheduled voting for new leadership on Wednesday using 80 electronic voting machines to elect the party president and 99 central committee members following a closed session.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party postponed its closed session of the general convention by one day due to technical issues with delegate verification and card printing, delaying presentations and election process planning.

Supporters of the Rastriya Swatantra Party compared party president Rabi Lamichhane to Ram and Prime Minister Balendra Shah to Laxman during the party's general convention in Chitwan, expressing hopes to end corruption.

During its first general convention in Bharatpur, the Rastriya Swatantra Party held discussions on new leadership and upcoming elections for various party positions. Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and Senior Leader Balendra Shah aimed for consensus in leadership selection as the party prepared to elect 99 central committee members.

During the national convention in Chitwan, Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah urged party members to maintain unity and avoid factionalism while preparing to elect top leadership positions unanimously, with competition expected for other key posts.

Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane declared the party will avoid politics of vengeance, focusing on unity, ending hostilities, and addressing internal party issues to foster growth as a platform for non-traditional political actors.

Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane declared that the nation is safe under RSP's leadership, emphasizing the party's commitment to democracy, human rights, and warning against using power for arrogance or revenge.

At Rasuwapa's first national convention, leaders including Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa and former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai urged the party to preserve the public mandate, strengthen democracy, advance good governance, and reject conspiracy theories of foreign influence.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party held its first national convention in Chitwan, inaugurated by Party President Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah, with attendance from prominent Nepali political leaders.

Rastriya Swatantra Party Deputy Chairman Dr. Swornim Wagle called the party's first general convention the beginning of Nepal's political renaissance, emphasizing shifts toward meritocracy, liberal democracy, and reducing youth migration.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party's first general convention began at the Guesthouse Ground in Bharatpur, Chitwan, with more than 4,200 delegates from across Nepal attending. Party chairman Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah jointly inaugurated the event aimed at electing new party leadership including a 158-member Central Committee.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party's National Convention was inaugurated at the Industry Association premises in Bharatpur, Chitwan, with security and organization managed by party-affiliated organizations and police. The event maintained order among leaders and cadres during the political gathering.

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa congratulated the Rastriya Swatantra Party on its first general convention, recognizing its rapid establishment and urging democratic strengthening.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party announced the election schedule for its first general convention leadership vote, including deadlines for delegate list claims and nominations between June 21 and June 22.

The dissident faction of the Rastriya Prajatantrik Party held a central committee meeting in Sukedhara to challenge chairman Rajendra Lingden ahead of the party's general convention.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party held its first national convention in Chitwan with around 4,000 representatives attending, jointly inaugurated by Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah. The party showcased its rapid rise, winning a near two-thirds majority in recent elections despite ongoing legal challenges faced by its leadership.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party held its first general convention in Chitwan from June 21 to 23 to establish its ideological stance and organizational structure, addressing previous ambiguities on federalism, republicanism, and secularism. The party planned constitutional amendments to expand its central committee and formally adopt inclusiveness, including the term ‘republic’ in its ideology.

Chitwan served as the venue for the Rastriya Swatantra Party's inaugural general convention, continuing its historical role in significant political gatherings in Nepal.

Communist Party of Nepal leader Varshaman Pun attended the Rastriya Swatantra Party's first national convention in Chitwan, conveying good wishes from chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party emphasized consensus-based leadership selection for its first general convention to maintain party unity after multiple group mergers. The convention planned to elect a 158-member central committee including office bearers, with Chairman Rabi Lamichhane expected to be re-elected and Prime Minister Balendra Shah as senior leader.

Debate intensified over whether Nepal's local elections should be party-based or non-party, highlighting conflicts between federalism principles and centralized party control over candidate selection. The Election Commission proposed non-party local elections, sparking political discussions about governance culture and budget distribution reforms.

Nepali Congress appointed Bipendra Ramudamu as president of Nepal Dalit Sangh with an 11-point mandate to complete the general convention within the stipulated time, following the dissolution of the previous committee as per party rules.

The Nepali Congress establishment faction published a 7-point proposal to achieve internal consensus and promote unity before the party's 15th general convention.

The 2025 Gen Z uprising ended decades of traditional party dominance, leading to the collapse of the coalition government and dissolution of parliament. Subsequently, the Rastriya Swatantra Party won a two-thirds majority, altering Nepal's political landscape significantly.

A fringe faction of the Nepali Congress held a major gathering in Biratnagar demanding organizational reforms and greater unity ahead of the party's special general convention.

The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) began collecting suggestions for party reform and strengthening via a 15-member task force across provinces starting June 3.

Joshipur Sadbhavana Party Nepal reviewed the 2024 election setbacks and planned organizational reform, cadre training, and prioritization of youth issues ahead of upcoming provincial and local elections. The party aims to regroup under Chairman Upendra Yadav with a renewed collective leadership structure.

Calls increased for amending Nepal's 2072 Constitution to address governance challenges while preserving inclusivity and national unity. The amendment process emphasizes the need for broad political consensus and democratic trust.