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18 December 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Center) chairs the closing session of the 11th General Convention of his party, the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 18, 2025. In the 11th General Convention of the communist party, Oli, who contests by forming a panel, wins 17 out of 19 office-bearer positions. Only two office-bearers are elected from the panel led by Ishwar Pokharel. Gokarna Bista is elected vice-chairperson, while Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai secures the post of deputy general secretary. Among the elected office-bearers, Padma Kumari Aryal is the only woman, winning the post of secretary. From the Pokharel panel, Binda Pandey loses the vice-chairperson race, while Rachana Khadka is defeated in the secretary contest. All nine secretary positions are secured by candidates from the Oli panel, underlining its overwhelming dominance in the party's new leadership structure.

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#13109014

18 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli is re-elected as chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), CPN-UML, for a third consecutive term following the conclusion of voting at the party's 11th General Convention in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 18, 2025. Former prime minister Oli greets party cadres after his victory and receives flowers during the convention. His re-election ensures that he continues to lead the party and oversee its preparations for the upcoming national elections.

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#13109015

18 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli is re-elected as chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), CPN-UML, for a third consecutive term following the conclusion of voting at the party's 11th General Convention in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 18, 2025. Former prime minister Oli greets party cadres after his victory and receives flowers during the convention. His re-election ensures that he continues to lead the party and oversee its preparations for the upcoming national elections.

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#13109016

18 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli is re-elected as chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), CPN-UML, for a third consecutive term following the conclusion of voting at the party's 11th General Convention in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 18, 2025. Former prime minister Oli greets party cadres after his victory and receives flowers during the convention. His re-election ensures that he continues to lead the party and oversee its preparations for the upcoming national elections.

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#13109018

18 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli is re-elected as chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), CPN-UML, for a third consecutive term following the conclusion of voting at the party's 11th General Convention in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 18, 2025. Former prime minister Oli greets party cadres after his victory and receives flowers during the convention. His re-election ensures that he continues to lead the party and oversee its preparations for the upcoming national elections.

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#13109020

18 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli is re-elected as chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), CPN-UML, for a third consecutive term following the conclusion of voting at the party's 11th General Convention in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 18, 2025. Former prime minister Oli greets party cadres after his victory and receives flowers during the convention. His re-election ensures that he continues to lead the party and oversee its preparations for the upcoming national elections.

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#13109022

18 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli is re-elected as chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), CPN-UML, for a third consecutive term following the conclusion of voting at the party's 11th General Convention in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 18, 2025. Former prime minister Oli greets party cadres after his victory and receives flowers during the convention. His re-election ensures that he continues to lead the party and oversee its preparations for the upcoming national elections.

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#13076500

9 December 2025

This photo shows the logo of the French right-wing party Les Republicains (LR) in Paris, France, on December 9, 2025

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#13070633

7 December 2025

Members of the "Loud Vegans" activist group are seen during a rally in Warsaw, Poland on & 2025, 6 December. The group is inspired by the German "Neon protests". "Neon protest" in Germany primarily refers to a specific animal rights movement, NEON (No Exploitation Of Nonhumans), using highly visible, often neon-colored signs and powerful visuals for street outreach to promote veganism and animal liberation, distinct from general political protests like those against the far-right AfD, which also use signs but aren't branded "Neon Protest".

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#13070612

7 December 2025

Members of the "Loud Vegans" activist group are seen during a rally in Warsaw, Poland on & 2025, 6 December. The group is inspired by the German "Neon protests". "Neon protest" in Germany primarily refers to a specific animal rights movement, NEON (No Exploitation Of Nonhumans), using highly visible, often neon-colored signs and powerful visuals for street outreach to promote veganism and animal liberation, distinct from general political protests like those against the far-right AfD, which also use signs but aren't branded "Neon Protest".

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#13070604

7 December 2025

Members of the "Loud Vegans" activist group are seen during a rally in Warsaw, Poland on & 2025, 6 December. The group is inspired by the German "Neon protests". "Neon protest" in Germany primarily refers to a specific animal rights movement, NEON (No Exploitation Of Nonhumans), using highly visible, often neon-colored signs and powerful visuals for street outreach to promote veganism and animal liberation, distinct from general political protests like those against the far-right AfD, which also use signs but aren't branded "Neon Protest".

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#13070599

7 December 2025

Members of the "Loud Vegans" activist group are seen during a rally in Warsaw, Poland on & 2025, 6 December. The group is inspired by the German "Neon protests". "Neon protest" in Germany primarily refers to a specific animal rights movement, NEON (No Exploitation Of Nonhumans), using highly visible, often neon-colored signs and powerful visuals for street outreach to promote veganism and animal liberation, distinct from general political protests like those against the far-right AfD, which also use signs but aren't branded "Neon Protest".

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#13070601

7 December 2025

Members of the "Loud Vegans" activist group are seen during a rally in Warsaw, Poland on & 2025, 6 December. The group is inspired by the German "Neon protests". "Neon protest" in Germany primarily refers to a specific animal rights movement, NEON (No Exploitation Of Nonhumans), using highly visible, often neon-colored signs and powerful visuals for street outreach to promote veganism and animal liberation, distinct from general political protests like those against the far-right AfD, which also use signs but aren't branded "Neon Protest".

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#13064345

6 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli, former Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-UML, arrives at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, on December 6, 2025. Oli prepares to run again for the Chairmanship of the party through the upcoming general convention scheduled for December 13-15. The CPN-UML central committee meeting held earlier in October decides to hold its 11th general convention in the second week of December. The meeting at the time also passes the political report presented by party chair KP Sharma Oli.

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#13064346

6 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli, former Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-UML, arrives at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, on December 6, 2025. Oli prepares to run again for the Chairmanship of the party through the upcoming general convention scheduled for December 13-15. The CPN-UML central committee meeting held earlier in October decides to hold its 11th general convention in the second week of December. The meeting at the time also passes the political report presented by party chair KP Sharma Oli.

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#13064339

6 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli, former Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-UML, addresses a gathering at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 6, 2025. Oli prepares to run again for the Chairmanship of the party through the upcoming general convention scheduled for December 13-15. The CPN-UML central committee meeting held earlier in October decides to hold its 11th general convention in the second week of December. The meeting at the time also passes the political report presented by party chair KP Sharma Oli.

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