"General Congress"

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20 January 2026

General Secretary of the Nepali Congress and former Health Minister Pradip Paudel (center) holds a rally ahead of filing the nomination for the March 5 House of Representatives Election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220214

20 January 2026

General Secretary of the Nepali Congress and former Health Minister Pradip Paudel (center) holds a rally ahead of filing the nomination for the March 5 House of Representatives Election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220215

20 January 2026

General Secretary of the Nepali Congress and former Health Minister Pradip Paudel (center) holds a rally ahead of filing the nomination for the March 5 House of Representatives Election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220216

20 January 2026

General Secretary of the Nepali Congress and former Health Minister Pradip Paudel (center) holds a rally ahead of filing the nomination for the March 5 House of Representatives Election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220218

20 January 2026

General Secretary of the Nepali Congress and former Health Minister Pradip Paudel (center) receives a certificate of confirmation from the election officer after filing the nomination for the March 5 House of Representatives Election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation moves towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220219

20 January 2026

General Secretary of the Nepali Congress and former Health Minister Pradip Paudel gestures after filing the nomination for the House of Representatives Election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the nation moves towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220220

20 January 2026

General Secretary of the Nepali Congress and former Health Minister Pradip Paudel gestures after filing the nomination for the House of Representatives Election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the nation moves towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220221

20 January 2026

General Secretary of the Nepali Congress and former Health Minister Pradip Paudel gestures after filing the nomination for the March 5 House of Representatives Election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation moves towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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20 January 2026

General Secretary of the Nepali Congress and former Health Minister Pradip Paudel gestures after filing the nomination for the House of Representatives Election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the nation moves towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13213318

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213319

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213320

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213321

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213322

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213323

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13203954

16 January 2026

Acting Nepali Congress President Purna Bahadur Khadka addresses the meeting held at the Election Commission Office after the commencement of the special general convention of the party called by rival factions led by Gagan Thapa and Bishwoprakash Sharma in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 2026. The internal rift within the Nepali Congress deepens after a special general convention is organized without the consent of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention, held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, elects Gagan Thapa as party president. Following the convention, the Deuba faction accuses Thapa and his allies of organizing an ''illegal'' gathering and subsequently expels Thapa, along with leaders Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Farmullah Mansoor, from the party. Since then, the country's oldest democratic party remains effectively split into two rival factions.

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