"Nepal Protest"

#13181843

11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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#13181844

11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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#13181845

11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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#13181846

11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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#13181842

11 January 2026

Nepali Congress cadres attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. Acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony, protesting against it. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma maintain that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders backing the convention say over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute has a provision that makes it mandatory for the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of a new leadership.

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#13181847

11 January 2026

Binod Chaudhary, Nepal's only billionaire, addresses the opening ceremony of the special convention of the Nepali Congress in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event is organized with the active involvement of general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony, protesting against it. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, is held against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma maintain that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders backing the convention say over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute has a provision that makes it mandatory for the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of a new leadership.

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#13181848

11 January 2026

Bishwa Prakash Sharma, General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, addresses the inaugural session of the special convention in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event is organized with the active involvement of General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony, protesting against it. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, is held against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma maintain that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders backing the convention say over 60 percent of elected delegates are participating. The Congress statute has a provision that makes it mandatory for the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of a new leadership.

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#13153172

4 January 2026

Nepalese people warm themselves by bonfires to protect themselves from the cold. Due to fog, the cold increases day by day, and the mercury falls further in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 3, 2026.

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#13153018

4 January 2026

People burn straw to keep elephants warm as thick fog and mist lower daytime temperatures in Chitwan's Terai region, Nepal, on December 27, 2025. Dense fog remains throughout the morning hours, limiting sunlight and keeping temperatures lower than usual. The reduced visibility also causes slower movement on highways and rural roads.

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#13153019

4 January 2026

People burn straw to keep elephants warm as thick fog and mist lower daytime temperatures in Chitwan's Terai region, Nepal, on December 27, 2025. Dense fog remains throughout the morning hours, limiting sunlight and keeping temperatures lower than usual. The reduced visibility also causes slower movement on highways and rural roads.

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#13125730

23 December 2025

Ministers on the interim Nepal Government, including the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, and the Political Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ajay Bhadra Khanal, inspect the damaged central party office of the Nepali Congress in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 23, 2025.

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#13125731

23 December 2025

Ministers on the interim Nepal Government, including the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, and the Political Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ajay Bhadra Khanal, inspect the damaged central party office of the Nepali Congress in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 23, 2025.

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23 December 2025

Ministers on the interim Nepal Government, including the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, and the Political Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ajay Bhadra Khanal, inspect the damaged central party office of the Nepali Congress in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 23, 2025.

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#13125733

23 December 2025

Ministers on the interim Nepal Government, including the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, and the Political Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ajay Bhadra Khanal, inspect the damaged central party office of the Nepali Congress in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 23, 2025.

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#13125734

23 December 2025

Ministers on the interim Nepal Government, including the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, and the Political Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ajay Bhadra Khanal, inspect the damaged central party office of the Nepali Congress in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 23, 2025.

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#13125735

23 December 2025

Ministers on the interim Nepal Government, including the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, and the Political Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ajay Bhadra Khanal, inspect the damaged central party office of the Nepali Congress in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 23, 2025.

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