Nepali Congress Leadership Crisis

Nepali Congress said its newly elected office-bearers and central members will be sworn in on October 29. The update follows the party’s 15th General Convention leadership election and completion of results for key posts.

Nepali Congress said its new leadership must turn convention commitments into action on internal reform, anti-corruption efforts and reconnecting with citizens. The article said public frustration over governance and factionalism has weakened trust in the party.

Vote counting was underway for the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, with Dr. Kedar Narsingh K.C. leading the professional central member race with 1,383 votes. The tally covered 3,021 ballots for five central member posts.

The Nepali Congress said counting for directly elected open-category central committee members would begin at 8 am Tuesday at BP Smriti Bhawan in Lalitpur. Counting for joint general secretaries was already underway.

By midday Sunday, Chandra Bhandari led the open vice-president race with 679 votes and Madhu Acharya had 393, while Binod Chaudhary led the inclusive vice-president category with 382. Counting was still continuing for other convention posts.

Counting in the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention was suspended after candidates demanded that all tallied ballots be entered into the digital system before results continued. Early counts showed Chandra Kant Bhandari and Madhu Acharya leading the open vice-president race, with Pradeep Paudel ahead in the general secretary contest.

Counting continued in Kathmandu for additional office-bearer and central committee posts under the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention. Results for joint general secretary, central committee member and reserved-category posts were scheduled to be counted in stages from 11 am and noon.

An opinion article said the new Nepali Congress leadership was backing internal restructuring, limits on prime ministers and a move away from alliance politics. It framed the convention as an effort to reposition the party after the 2025 Gen Z uprising.

Counting of votes for the Nepali Congress presidency began at the National Assembly Hall in Kathmandu after rain briefly delayed the transfer of ballot boxes. Officials said 7,039 votes were cast in the convention election for the next four-year term.

Counting for the Nepali Congress vice-president and general secretary posts began at 7:30 pm Saturday at the party’s central office in Sanepa after technical delays. Gagan Kumar Thapa’s nearly 94 percent presidential win had already been confirmed, and leaders urged members to accept the results.

Vote counting began in Kathmandu for the Nepali Congress vice-president and general secretary posts after the presidential race was already decided. Election officials opened the ballots at the party’s central office in Sanepa after consultations with candidates.

Voting to elect new Nepali Congress leadership under the 15th General Convention concluded in Kathmandu after the Election Committee extended polling for around 500 delegates who had not voted by 7:00 pm. Counting was due to begin two hours later, with results expected on Saturday.

Voting at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention was extended until 5:00 pm after long queues and slow balloting delayed the election of new leadership. The original 3:00 pm deadline was pushed back as each voter took at least half an hour to cast a ballot.

By 2:30 pm, 3,754 votes had been cast in the Nepali Congress leadership election, with 3,501 representatives still to vote. The convention was selecting the party president, office-bearers and central committee members.

Voting for the Nepali Congress leadership and central working committee was extended until 7:00pm in Kathmandu after long voter lines remained at the polls. The original deadline had been 5:00pm, with voting having started at 8:30am.

Voting was underway at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, with polling at Khula Manch and Rastriya Sabha Griha. Delegates were electing the party president, vice-presidents, general secretaries, joint general secretaries and central members.

Voting began in Kathmandu to elect the Nepali Congress Central Working Committee at the party’s 15th General Convention. Balloting was set to continue until 3:00 pm, with 7,317 convention representatives expected to vote.

Voting started in Kathmandu to elect the new Central Working Committee of the Nepali Congress as part of its 15th General Convention. Balloting was set to continue until 3 pm, with counting planned after polling ended.

Voting for the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention was postponed until Friday morning after delays in printing ballot papers. The election committee said polling would run from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with all ballot papers then printed and preparations complete.

Nepali Congress postponed its leadership vote again until Friday after ballot paper printing delays and late-night timing concerns disrupted the schedule. Party leaders also cited internal wrangling over office-bearer consensus.

Nepali Congress delegates began voting early Friday in Kathmandu for the party’s 15th General Convention after the schedule was delayed by bad weather and technical problems. Polling was set from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with counting to start after voting ends.

Voting to elect Nepali Congress leaders was postponed until Friday morning after repeated delays in printing ballots for several clusters with many candidates. The election had already been pushed back multiple times from Wednesday morning to Thursday.

Nepali Congress planned to elect a new central working committee in Kathmandu under its 15th General Convention, with 7,255 delegates expected to vote. The start of polling was delayed from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm because of heavy rain and technical issues.

Voting to elect new Nepali Congress leadership was postponed to Friday morning in Kathmandu after adverse weather and technical problems, including time taken to print ballot papers. The election was rescheduled for 7:00am to 3:00pm, with 7,317 representatives attending.

Nepali Congress delegates are voting in Kathmandu to choose new party leadership at the 15th General Convention. Gagan Kumar Thapa and Shyam Krishna Khadgi are contesting the presidency after Kishor Singh Rathore withdrew, and the expanded Central Working Committee will have 297 members.

Voting for the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention was scheduled to begin at 10:00am Thursday in Kathmandu after a three-hour delay caused by rain and technical problems. The party said 7,255 representatives would elect new leadership.

Election Committee Coordinator Prem Bahadur Khadka said voting in the Nepali Congress General Convention would begin at 10 a.m. Thursday in Kathmandu. The closed session on Wednesday also passed four reports.

Voting in the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention was set to begin at 10:00 am in Kathmandu after a three-hour delay caused by rain and technical issues. The party said 7,255 representatives would cast ballots at seven polling stations across three locations.

Voting under the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention was scheduled to begin at 10:00am Thursday in Kathmandu, three hours later than originally planned because of rain and technical issues. The party said 7,255 representatives would cast ballots at seven polling stations across three locations.

The Nepali Congress Central Election Committee published the first list of candidates for the party’s 15th general convention in Kathmandu. Seventy-nine candidates filed nominations for 19 elected office-bearer posts, including the presidency, vice-presidency and general secretary positions.

The Nepali Congress Central Election Committee published the first list of candidates for the party’s 15th General Convention election in Kathmandu. Claims and objections to the list were opened for the October 2-8 election schedule.

Gagan Kumar Thapa filed his candidacy for Nepali Congress president at the party’s 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. The election committee also extended the nomination deadline until 7:00 pm that day.

Pradip Paudel filed his candidacy for Nepali Congress general secretary at the party’s 15th General Convention under the open category. The new statute allowed election of three general secretaries, including two from the open category and one from the women’s quota.

The party extended the deadline for filing candidacies for the Central Working Committee election from 4 pm to 6 pm Tuesday. Election committee member secretary Raju Katuwal confirmed the two-hour extension.

Nepali Congress published the final voter list for its 15th General Convention, confirming 7,114 representatives as eligible to vote. Claims and objections were scheduled through the morning before reviews and candidacy filing later in the day.

The Nepali Congress passed its amended statute during a closed-door session in Kathmandu at the 15th General Convention. The revised statute creates a 297-member central working committee and sets quota arrangements for women, communities, youth, disabled members and freedom fighters.

Nepali Congress was set to begin the Central Working Committee election process at 5 pm with publication of the voter list. Nominations were scheduled for October 6, with voting planned for October 8 in Kathmandu after objections and campaigning.

Nepali Congress proposed state funding for parties based on votes secured in elections, alongside stricter budget rules and public audits. The proposal was included in Gagan Thapa’s political document at the party’s 15th General Convention.

Gagan Thapa called for a freer Parliament and stronger internal democracy within political parties at the convention in Kathmandu. Other leaders used the forum to discuss constitutional change, national unity and political cooperation.

Gagan Thapa said he is seeking re-election as Nepali Congress president at the party’s 15th General Convention while defending plans for internal reform and a new policy direction. He framed the bid around youth participation, stronger structures and a break from power politics amid the party split with Sher Bahadur Deuba.

The Nepali Congress opened its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu with calls for greater openness, accountability and internal democracy. Leaders from multiple parties used the event to push unity, constitutional review and broader political cooperation.

The convention opened amid a deep internal split over rival organizational processes and leadership claims, with the Gagan Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba factions still at odds. Talks have not produced a settlement, raising fears of another party break.

The Nepali Congress 15th General Convention opened at Khulamanch in Kathmandu, with party elections scheduled for October 4 and 5. Leaders from several major parties attended the inaugural session.

The convention began in Kathmandu with leaders from several political parties attending the inauguration, including Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Rabi Lamichhane, Shankar Pokharel, Rajendra Lingden and Baburam Bhattarai. The leadership election is scheduled for October 4 and 5.

The party began the convention with a reduced publicity drive and digital-only campaigning after the August 26 flood losses. More than 7,500 elected representatives are expected to take part in the leadership process.

Gen Z activist Rakshya Bam urged the Nepali Congress convention to address demands raised by the Gen Z movement and pursue internal reform. She called for self-criticism and correction of the party’s weaknesses as it chooses new leadership.

The Nepali Congress 15th General Convention began at Khulamanch in Tundikhel, Kathmandu, with around 7,500 representatives attending. The party also banned printed campaign materials and shifted campaigning to digital platforms.

The Nepali Congress opened its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu at Khula Manch, with thousands of delegates and supporters attending. Party leaders said the convention will elect new leadership and review organizational reforms over the coming days.

The Nepali Congress finalized 7,114 delegates as eligible voters for its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. The Central Election Committee also set nominations, fees and proposer requirements for the leadership election.

As the 15th general convention began, more Nepali Congress leaders returned to the mainstream camp, while the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction prepared a separate gathering in Kathmandu. The move left Deuba with reduced backing and deepened the internal split.

Candidate nomination registration for the Nepali Congress Central Working Committee election was scheduled for Monday at Rashtriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The filing window applies to party president, office bearers and central members.

Gagan Thapa said Nepali Congress lost around one million voters in the March 5 election and must rebuild by bringing Gen Z and other young people into leadership. He linked the party’s recovery to broader internal reforms at the convention.

Nepali Congress said its 15th General Convention will focus on policy-making as well as leadership selection. Party spokesperson Devraj Chalise said constitution amendment proposals will be decided before nomination papers are filed.

The party said its 15th General Convention will be held at the Open Forum in Kathmandu, a site linked to Nepal’s democratic movement. Leaders said the closed session will focus on the party’s political, economic, social and organizational direction over the next five years.

The Nepali Congress said nomination papers for Central Working Committee election posts will be registered on Monday at City Hall in Kathmandu from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. The process covers party president, office bearers and central members, marking the formal start of the leadership contest.

The party said foreign delegates from several countries would attend the 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, though participation would be limited after floods and heavy rain disrupted plans. A Socialist International representative arrived carrying a message from Spain’s prime minister.

Nepali Congress said around 7,500 delegates are expected for its 15th general convention in Kathmandu from October 4 to 8, with 7,028 representatives already finalized. The party said the remaining nominations were still being completed.

Nepali Congress announced it will open its 15th General Convention at Tundikhel in Kathmandu on October 4 at 2 PM. The party said ward, rural municipality and municipality-level conventions are done, but some constituency-level conventions and representative selections remain pending because of heavy rainfall.

The Sher Bahadur Deuba-led faction said it is preparing a parallel 15th General Convention in Kathmandu from December 7 to 9 after its call for a joint process was ignored. It also said the legitimacy dispute remains sub judice and named election coordinators in 56 districts.

Nepali Congress began federal constituency and provincial assembly constituency conventions in 13 districts, with more planned through September 29. The election committee delayed the original September 26 schedule because of heavy rainfall, while the process will choose working committees, convention representatives and Mahasamiti members.

Nepali Congress began federal constituency and provincial assembly constituency conventions in 13 districts, after rain forced the election committee to delay the original September 26 schedule. The process will choose working committees, convention representatives and Mahasamiti members.

Nepali Congress said district-level convention processes for its 15th general convention are moving ahead, with ward conventions completed and village and municipal conventions nearing completion. Provincial and representative assembly regional conventions were reported completed in Manang, Mustang and Baitadi.

Nepali Congress held regional conventions across most federal and provincial electoral constituencies despite heavy rain and road blockages in some hill districts. The conventions were meant to elect regional working committees, general convention representatives and general committee members ahead of the central convention.

Most ward-level leadership in Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention was chosen unanimously, with elections held only where consensus failed. Competition was shifting to municipal, provincial and central levels as factional differences persisted between the Gagan Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba camps.

Nepali Congress unveiled the logo for its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, using images of major party leaders from BP Koirala to Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention slogan was set as "Pride, Speed, and Destination."

The Deuba-led Nepali Congress faction appointed district coordinators for its 15th general convention and said ward-level conventions will begin on October 1. The move formalized its separate convention machinery ahead of the rival schedules already under dispute.

Sher Bahadur Deuba’s faction formed four committees for the 15th general convention, covering election, membership management, discipline and statute drafting. The faction also kept to its plan for ward conventions on October 1 and a central convention from December 7 to 9.

Nepali Congress held municipal-level conventions as part of its 15th general convention, with most ward-level leadership selections reported peaceful across the country. The party said Rasuwa’s schedule was delayed because of flood and landslide damage.

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa urged Sher Bahadur Deuba and other former office-bearers to attend the party’s 15th general convention. He said he is working for broader unity and that most demands from Purna Bahadur Khadka and Shekhar Koirala have already been addressed.

Sher Bahadur Deuba again urged party members not to join the convention organized by special general convention supporters and said completing the 15th general convention is his responsibility as elected president. He called on members to attend the December 7-9 convention instead.

Sher Bahadur Deuba warned that a unilateral decision on the convention date could split the Nepali Congress and urged leaders and cadres not to join the establishment faction’s convention process. He said the 15th convention should instead be held on November 21-23.

Deuba also said holding the convention while the matter remains sub judice violates the party statute and legal principles. His remarks escalated the leadership dispute as rival convention plans harden.

About 31 former Nepali Congress central members aligned with Purna Bahadur Khadka plan to take part in ward-level conventions on September 19 and 20. Khadka said he will stay out while his Supreme Court petition over the special general convention remains pending.

The Deuba-led Nepali Congress faction said it will hold its own 15th general convention from December 7 to 9, arguing the party establishment has ignored dialogue and unity efforts. Ward-level conventions under that faction’s schedule are set to begin on October 1.

Nepali Congress remained split as the establishment and Deuba factions stuck to separate schedules for the 15th general convention. The dispute centered on active membership, committee restructuring and convention leadership, raising the risk of two rival conventions.

Nepali Congress urged members, supporters and well-wishers at home and abroad to actively participate in its 15th convention in Kathmandu from October 2 to 5. General Secretary Pradeep Paudel said the gathering is important for the party’s organizational and political growth.

The Deuba faction rejected decisions taken by the special general convention committee and said it will proceed with its own 15th general convention in Mangsir. It also moved to form election, discipline and active membership committees.

Sher Bahadur Deuba’s faction rejected the establishment side’s integration proposal unless the 15th general convention schedule is postponed. The split widened as both sides kept separate convention plans in Kathmandu.

Nepali Congress said its 15th general convention will run under an amended statute guaranteeing youth representation at every level of the party. Ward conventions are set for September 19-20, and the general convention is scheduled for October 2-5 in Kathmandu.

The party amended its statute preamble to include the September 8-9, 2025 Gen Z movement and its calls for good governance and corruption-free governance. The revision was adopted during the party’s special general convention in January.

Nepali Congress rescheduled its ward conventions for September 19-20 after earlier dates were postponed because of floods and internal consensus efforts. The party kept the October 2-5 general convention schedule in place.

The Nepali Congress Central Election Committee met in Kathmandu to revise the schedule for conventions under the party’s 15th general convention. It was also expected to discuss active membership updates and the final member list.

Bhimraj Angdembe proposed a 10-point plan to make the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention a forum for ideological renewal and organizational reform. He said the party’s main crisis is political purpose and called for an updated ideological document and a long-term blueprint for 2100.

Party leaders were reported to be negotiating a five-point compromise as they tried to preserve unity ahead of the October 2-5 general convention. The establishment side was said to be open to Shekhar Koirala’s proposal, with membership renewal and committee integration still unresolved.

The Deuba-led Nepali Congress faction announced it would hold its own general convention instead of joining the official 15th convention schedule. It plans ward and lower-level conventions from October 1 and a central convention from December 7 to 9.

Police searched Durga Prasai’s house in Nikosera, Bhaktapur, over allegations that he encouraged microfinance victims to stage protests. The protest at the National Human Rights Commission office in Pulchowk was still continuing.

During formal talks in Singha Durbar, Durga Prasai’s group presented 12 demands, including restoration of the monarchy and a Hindu state, debt relief, and dismissal of political cases. The talks are aimed at ending the group’s protest after the government formed a negotiation team.

The government asked protesters outside the National Human Rights Commission in Pulchowk to move to a safer location for food, shelter and medical care before talks continued. Durga Prasai’s Save Citizens Great Campaign rejected the offer and kept up its roadside protest, which had lasted six days.

The Deuba faction said it would seek a court order to halt the convention timetable, arguing the party should wait for the Supreme Court’s review decision. Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa said he was open to a committee or mechanism to address concerns over membership, fairness and transparency.

Nepali Congress began preparations for its 15th general convention despite the Deuba faction’s legal challenge to stop the schedule. The dispute now centers on whether lower-level conventions should proceed before the Supreme Court resolves the review petition.

Formal talks began at Singha Durbar between the government and Durga Prasai-led campaigners over demands including monarchy restoration, a Hindu state, loan waivers, and withdrawal of cases. The campaign said the protest would end only after the cabinet approves a written agreement.

The government and Durga Prasai’s campaign both formed formal negotiation teams to discuss the group’s demands and related citizen issues under the National Human Rights Commission’s supervision. The government named a four-member team led by Joint Secretary Lilaadhar Upreti, while the campaign named a nine-member team led by Bishnu Bohara Chhetri.

The Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress faction said it would proceed with the 15th General Convention on October 2-5 despite the Deuba camp’s demand to pause it amid a Supreme Court review. The dispute deepened as both sides continued trading legal and organizational claims over party leadership.

The Nepal government formed a four-member dialogue team to negotiate with Durga Prasai’s group after the group announced protests and demands. The panel, coordinated by Joint Secretary Liladhar Subedi, was tasked with seeking a solution through talks.

The Nepali Congress’s three-day gathering concluded in Kathmandu, with representatives discussing organizational and political agendas. The closing session was set to include provincial leaders’ remarks and a press conference on the gathering’s conclusions.

The Nepali Congress establishment-fringe faction formally converted its planned Kathmandu national gathering into a conference, citing constitutional provisions and recent court decisions. The meeting is now framed around policy reform and internal strengthening rather than leadership change.

Sher Bahadur Deuba called for unity and reconciliation as the Kathmandu gathering opened amid legal and ideological disputes inside the party. The article framed the meeting as a chance for renewal while criticizing leadership drift and calling for inclusive democratic socialist reforms.

The Nepali Congress establishment-fringe group opened its national gathering in Kathmandu, with five reports scheduled for discussion through Sunday. The agenda covers political, organizational, economic, constitutional and contemporary policy issues.

The Nepali Congress organizing committee said its national gathering under Dr. Shashank Koirala had not been postponed, rejecting a viral forged notice. Min Bishwakarma said the false statement was being spread after the court’s review order in the Congress authenticity case.

The Nepali Congress dissident faction led by Shashank Koirala urged an immediate pause on all general convention-related activities after the Supreme Court granted review in a case tied to the party’s legitimacy and leadership status. The faction warned that major decisions taken during the dispute could deepen the internal crisis and trigger a constitutional problem.

Nepali Congress was described as being on the verge of a split as rival establishment and dissident factions held separate programs and intensified blame over internal disputes. The article said the party’s leadership conflict and repeated cycles of division had made a breakup increasingly likely.

The Nepali Congress Central Committee meeting was set to resume on Monday in Sanepa after key issues remained unresolved on Sunday. The agenda includes preparations for the 15th General Convention, membership updates and convention and statute-drafting committees.

Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradip Poudel said the party’s 15th General Convention will be held in Kathmandu from October 2 to 5 as planned. He added that the central working committee will decide on keeping the convention on time and said local-level candidates will be selected through a digital process.

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa warned against a casual approach to constitutional amendment, saying careless changes could deepen conflict. He said proportional inclusion can be increased but not reduced, and criticized the government’s unimplemented agreements with protesting parties.

The dissident Nepali Congress faction formed 32 subcommittees and a 551-member main organizing committee led by Dr. Shashank Koirala to prepare for its Kathmandu national gathering. Coordinators were assigned across policy, organization, publicity, finance, health, and provincial coordination.

Nepali Congress leaders deepened their dispute over digital membership renewal and the structure of the next general convention. The establishment and dissident camps also clashed over whether existing committees should be merged into an organizing committee.

A dissident Nepali Congress faction named Shashank Koirala to lead preparations for a new party and scheduled a three-day national gathering in Kathmandu for August 14 to 16. The move signaled a more concrete push toward a formal split if reconciliation fails.

Nepali Congress was reported to be in intense internal conflict, with disputes over the special general convention and an upcoming central committee meeting. Former president Sher Bahadur Deuba and Dr. Shekhar Koirala’s camp opposed the special general convention and announced a National Gathering in Kathmandu, while youth leaders and elected local representatives held separate gatherings for party unity.

The dissident Nepali Congress faction formed a main organising committee for its August 14 national gathering and named Shashank Koirala as coordinator. The group said it would register a new party if unity talks fail.

Congress leader Gopalman Shrestha, who was to be appointed a senior leader by President Gagan Thapa, died while undergoing treatment for stomach cancer at age 83, raising concerns amid the leadership crisis.

The Nepali Congress’ internal conflict intensified as President Gagan Thapa launched the 'NC for NC' campaign while an opposing faction kept planning a separate national gathering. The competing moves signaled a wider power struggle and rising risk of a party split.

A Sher Bahadur Deuba- and Shekhar Koirala-led faction announced a national gathering in Kathmandu starting Shrawan 29 to push the party in a new direction amid internal disputes. The plan included early meetings to set agendas, participants, and responsibilities.

The Nepali Congress edged closer to a formal split as a dissident faction announced a National Conclave for August 14 in Kathmandu, criticizing President Gagan Thapa's unilateral leadership.

Rival Nepali Congress factions held separate events on BP Memorial Day, underscoring the party’s internal divide. Leaders loyal to Sher Bahadur Deuba also said they could form a new party if reconciliation fails.

Nepali Congress factions warned the party could split if President Gagan Thapa does not adopt a more inclusive leadership style ahead of the 15th General Convention. Sher Bahadur Deuba and Shekhar Koirala also backed calls to unify the 14th General Convention and Special General Convention structures.

Leader Bimalendra Nidhi warned the Nepali Congress leadership to resolve internal disputes or risk taking a new political path, emphasizing unity based on key demands and criticizing President Gagan Thapa's leadership.

A rival faction within the Nepali Congress announced plans to hold a national gathering in Kathmandu by mid-August 2026, calling for a regular general convention amid ongoing disputes.

The Nepali Congress, CPN (UML), and Nepali Communist Party agreed to continue their coalition government in Madhesh Province under Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav despite broader party conflicts.