"Early Election"

#13091048

13 December 2025

Leaders of various political parties of Nepal attend the opening ceremony of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)'s general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091049

13 December 2025

Leaders of various political parties of Nepal attend the opening ceremony of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)'s general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091056

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) wait outside the venue for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13022239

24 November 2025

A female reporter from the local TVP3 broadcaster and a camera operator are seen conducting an interview ahead of a cold water swimming event in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022240

24 November 2025

A cold water swimmer is seen in the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022241

24 November 2025

A cold water swimmer is seen preparing for a dip in the ice cold waters of the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022242

24 November 2025

A cold water swimmer is seen preparing for a dip in the ice cold waters of the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022233

24 November 2025

A woman holding an umbrella is seen during snowfall on a beach on the right bank of the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022234

24 November 2025

A woman holding an umbrella is seen during snowfall on a beach on the right bank of the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022235

24 November 2025

A participant in a cold water swimming event is seen in a beach chair during snowfall in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022236

24 November 2025

A female reporter from the local TVP3 broadcaster and a camera operator are seen conducting an interview ahead of a cold water swimming event in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022237

24 November 2025

A cold water swimmer is seen in the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022238

24 November 2025

A sign reading ''winter swimmers area'' is seen on the right bank of the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022228

24 November 2025

A cold water swimmer is seen ahead of the start of the season event in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022229

24 November 2025

A cold water swimmer is seen ahead of the start of the season event in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025.

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#13022224

24 November 2025

A man gets ready to bathe in the ice cold waters of the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November, 2025. Sunday marked the opening of the cold water swimming season in Warsaw. Every Sunday winter swimming enthusiasts gather to endure the cold waters of the Vistula river and afterwards socialise on the beach with a cup of warm pumpkin soup.

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