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#13175500

10 January 2026

Gokarna Bista, Vice-President of the CPN-UML, arrives for the Central Committee meeting of the CPN-UML in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions have already been implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175501

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali arrives for the Central Committee meeting in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175502

10 January 2026

Former Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Sher Dhan Rai (Center), arrives for the Central Committee meeting of the CPN-UML in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175503

10 January 2026

Central Committee member of the CPN-UML, Mahesh Basnet, arrives for the meeting in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175504

10 January 2026

Former Senior Vice President of CPN-UML Ishwar Pokharel attends the Central Committee meeting in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175505

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), arrives in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026, for the Central Committee meeting. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6, 2026, are submitted for approval; these decisions have already been implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175506

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), waves at media after arriving in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026, for the Central Committee meeting. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175507

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175508

10 January 2026

Central Secretary of CPN-UML Shankar Pokhrel attends the Central Committee meeting in Nepal on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions have already been implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175509

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175510

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175511

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175512

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13086839

12 December 2025

In Katowice, Poland, on December 12, 2025, miners protest in front of the Ministry of Energy in response to the deteriorating financial condition of Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW). The National Commission of the WZZ 'August 80' organizes a protest in front of the Ministry of Energy in response to the actions of Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW). The miners raise concerns about the reduction in the payment of the Miner's Day allowance and the risk of further cuts in employee benefits. They say JSW is in a difficult situation and its current actions are delayed and do not solve the problem. The protesters meet with Undersecretary of State Marian Zmarzly, who receives their list of demands. The Senate approves the government's proposed amendment to the Mining Act, which allows for the gradual phasing out of mines extracting hard coal other than coking coal, as well as protective aid and severance payments. The act has not yet been signed by the president.

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#13086840

12 December 2025

In Katowice, Poland, on December 12, 2025, miners protest in front of the Ministry of Energy in response to the deteriorating financial condition of Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW). The National Commission of the WZZ 'August 80' organizes a protest in front of the Ministry of Energy in response to the actions of Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW). The miners raise concerns about the reduction in the payment of the Miner's Day allowance and the risk of further cuts in employee benefits. They say JSW is in a difficult situation and its current actions are delayed and do not solve the problem. The protesters meet with Undersecretary of State Marian Zmarzly, who receives their list of demands. The Senate approves the government's proposed amendment to the Mining Act, which allows for the gradual phasing out of mines extracting hard coal other than coking coal, as well as protective aid and severance payments. The act has not yet been signed by the president.

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#13086841

12 December 2025

In Katowice, Poland, on December 12, 2025, miners protest in front of the Ministry of Energy in response to the deteriorating financial condition of Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW). The National Commission of the WZZ 'August 80' organizes a protest in front of the Ministry of Energy in response to the actions of Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW). The miners raise concerns about the reduction in the payment of the Miner's Day allowance and the risk of further cuts in employee benefits. They say JSW is in a difficult situation and its current actions are delayed and do not solve the problem. The protesters meet with Undersecretary of State Marian Zmarzly, who receives their list of demands. The Senate approves the government's proposed amendment to the Mining Act, which allows for the gradual phasing out of mines extracting hard coal other than coking coal, as well as protective aid and severance payments. The act has not yet been signed by the president.

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