"election performance"

#13475074

20 Mar 2026

Vice President of the Nepali Congress Bishwa Prakash Sharma attends the Central Working Committee meeting in Lalitpur, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party President Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under Sharma's leadership. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy. Two key proposals are tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president, and the other focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475079

20 Mar 2026

Senior leader of the Nepali Congress, Arjun Narshingh KC, arrives at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, Nepal, on March 20, 2026, to attend the Central Working Committee meeting. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under the leadership of vice president Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy, with two key proposals tabled: Thapa's resignation from the post of party president and a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475075

20 Mar 2026

Central Committee members of the Nepali Congress participate in the Central Working Committee meeting at the party office in Sanepa, Lalitpur, on March 20, 2026. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under the leadership of vice president Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy, with two key proposals tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president, and the other focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475076

20 Mar 2026

Central Committee members of the Nepali Congress participate in the Central Working Committee meeting at the party office in Sanepa, Lalitpur, on March 20, 2026. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under the leadership of vice president Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy, with two key proposals tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president, and the other focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475077

20 Mar 2026

Central Committee members of the Nepali Congress participate in the Central Working Committee meeting at the party office in Sanepa, Lalitpur, on March 20, 2026. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under the leadership of vice president Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy, with two key proposals tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president, and the other focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475080

20 Mar 2026

A general view of the newly renovated central office of the Nepali Congress in Sanepa, Lalitpur, on March 20, 2026. The building was previously damaged during a protest in September 2025. The central working committee meeting of the Nepali Congress follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under the leadership of vice president Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy, with two key proposals tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president, and the other focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475081

20 Mar 2026

Vice President of the Nepali Congress Bishwa Prakash Sharma arrives at the party office for the Central Committee meeting in Lalitpur, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party President Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under Sharma's leadership. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy. Two key proposals are tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president, and the other focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475082

20 Mar 2026

Vice President of the Nepali Congress Bishwa Prakash Sharma arrives at the party office for the Central Committee meeting in Lalitpur, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party President Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under Sharma's leadership. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy. Two key proposals are tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president, and the other focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475083

20 Mar 2026

Pradip Paudel (right), General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, arrives for the Central Working Committee meeting at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party President Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under the leadership of Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy, with two key proposals tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president and another focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475084

20 Mar 2026

Central Committee members of the Nepali Congress participate in the Central Working Committee meeting at the party office in Sanepa, Lalitpur, on March 20, 2026. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under the leadership of vice president Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy, with two key proposals tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president, and the other focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475085

20 Mar 2026

Central Committee members of the Nepali Congress participate in the Central Working Committee meeting at the party office in Sanepa, Lalitpur, on March 20, 2026. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under the leadership of vice president Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy, with two key proposals tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president, and the other focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13475086

20 Mar 2026

Central Committee members of the Nepali Congress participate in the Central Working Committee meeting at the party office in Sanepa, Lalitpur, on March 20, 2026. The meeting follows the party's defeat in the parliamentary elections on March 5. Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa abstains from the meeting, which proceeds under the leadership of vice president Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The meeting is convened to review the party's performance in the recent House of Representatives election and outline its future strategy, with two key proposals tabled: one concerning Thapa's resignation from the post of party president, and the other focusing on a preliminary review of the parliamentary election.

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#13452049

15 Mar 2026

People look at electoral posters in Toulouse, France, on March 15, 2026. French citizens prepare to vote in the first round of the mayoral elections, which is considered an indicator of party performance, including the far right. Many people are expected to vote, as assessors note it is a favored election among the French.

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#13452056

15 Mar 2026

A voter takes ballot papers in Toulouse, France, on March 15, 2026. French citizens prepare to vote in the first round of the mayoral elections, which are seen as an indicator of each party's standing, including the far right. Many people are expected to vote, as assessors note it is a favored election among the French public.

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#13452058

15 Mar 2026

A man casts his ballot in Toulouse, France, on March 15, 2026. French citizens prepare to vote in the first round of the mayoral elections, which are seen as an indicator of each party's standing, particularly the far right. Many people participate in the voting, with assessors noting it as a favored election among the French public.

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#13452061

15 Mar 2026

A sign reads 'You must go to the booth before voting' in Toulouse, France, on March 15, 2026. French citizens prepare to vote in the first round of the mayoral elections. This election is considered an indicator of party strength, including the far right. Many people are expected to vote, as assessors note it is a favored election among the French public.

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