"General Election 2021"

#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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#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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#13001433

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party, gestures as he receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001437

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), raises a red rose, the election symbol of the party, as he receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001440

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), raises a red rose, the election symbol of the party, as he receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001446

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), is surrounded by cadres holding a red rose, the election symbol of the party, as they receive the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fought government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001448

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), holds a red rose, the election symbol of the party, as he receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001449

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party, gestures as he receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001441

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand (second from right), General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party (which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party) that fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001442

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand (second from right), General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), raises the certificate of registration that he receives from the Election Commission, Nepal, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after inking a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally signs itself for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party (which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party) which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001443

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand (center bottom), General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), addresses the media after receiving a certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party (which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party), which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#11355431

24 June 2024

A general view is showing the ''Welcome to Hartlepool'' signage. Hartlepool is ranking in the top 10% of deprived areas in the UK. It is changing to a Conservative seat at a by-election in 2021 for the first time in its history in Hartlepool, County Durham, England, on June 21, 2024.

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#11355444

24 June 2024

A general view is showing the Yorkshire Regiment War Memorial on the Headland in Hartlepool, County Durham, England, on Friday, June 21, 2024. Hartlepool is ranking in the top 10% of deprived areas in the UK. It is changing to a Conservative seat at a by-election in 2021 for the first time in its history.

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#11355432

24 June 2024

A general view of Hartlepool's infamous monkey. According to folklore, during the Napoleonic Wars, the inhabitants of Hartlepool are hanging a monkey, believing it is a French spy. Hartlepool is in the top 10% of deprived areas in the UK. It is changing to a conservative seat at a by-election for the first time in its history in Hartlepool, County Durham, England, on June 21, 2024.

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#11355433

24 June 2024

A general view is showing a piece of needlework championing hope or hate and promoting the National Health Service. Hartlepool is in the top 10% of deprived areas in the UK. It is changing to a conservative seat at a by-election for the first time in its history in Hartlepool, County Durham, England, on Friday, June 21, 2024.

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