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13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), waves at the cadres and party supporters after arriving at the opening ceremony of the party'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 committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one convenes a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan 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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13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), waves at the cadres and party supporters during the opening ceremony of the party'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 committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one convenes 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 presents 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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13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), unfurls the party flag to inaugurate the opening ceremony of the party'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 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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13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), unfurls the party flag to inaugurate the opening ceremony of the party'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 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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13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli (in a red scarf and black cap), former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), addresses the opening ceremony of the party'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 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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13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli (in a red scarf and black cap), former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), addresses the opening ceremony of the party'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 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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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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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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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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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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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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22 November 2025

KP Sharma Oli, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (Center), attends the mass gathering after a show of power organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 22, 2025. The show of power by CPN-UML comes ahead of the election of the House of Representatives called for March 5, 2026. Chairman of the UML and the former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is vocal against the dissolution of the House of Representatives, insisting there is no alternative to the restoration of parliament. Oli says the HoR is dissolved unconstitutionally and must be revived. He describes the recommendation for dissolution as unauthorized and unconstitutional, calling it ''a regrettable step taken in violation of the constitution''.

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22 November 2025

KP Sharma Oli, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (Center), waves at his party members during a mass gathering after a show of power organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 22, 2025. The show of power by CPN-UML comes ahead of the election of the House of Representatives called for March 5, 2026. Chairman of the UML and the former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is vocal against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR), insisting there is no alternative to the restoration of parliament. Oli says the HoR is dissolved unconstitutionally and must be revived. He describes the recommendation for dissolution as unauthorized and unconstitutional, calling it ''a regrettable step taken in violation of the constitution''.

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22 November 2025

KP Sharma Oli, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist, addresses his party members during a mass gathering after a show of power organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 22, 2025. The show of power by CPN-UML comes ahead of the election of the House of Representatives called for March 5, 2026. Chairman of the UML and the former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is vocal against the dissolution of the House of Representatives, insisting there is no alternative to the restoration of parliament. Oli says the HoR is dissolved unconstitutionally and must be revived. He describes the recommendation for dissolution as unauthorized and unconstitutional, calling it ''a regrettable step taken in violation of the constitution''.

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22 November 2025

KP Sharma Oli, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist, addresses his party members during a mass gathering after a show of power organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 22, 2025. The show of power by CPN-UML comes ahead of the election of the House of Representatives called for March 5, 2026. Chairman of the UML and the former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is vocal against the dissolution of the House of Representatives, insisting there is no alternative to the restoration of parliament. Oli says the HoR is dissolved unconstitutionally and must be revived. He describes the recommendation for dissolution as unauthorized and unconstitutional, calling it ''a regrettable step taken in violation of the constitution''.

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22 November 2025

KP Sharma Oli, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist, addresses his party members during a mass gathering after a show of power organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 22, 2025. The show of power by CPN-UML comes ahead of the election of the House of Representatives called for March 5, 2026. Chairman of the UML and the former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is vocal against the dissolution of the House of Representatives, insisting there is no alternative to the restoration of parliament. Oli says the HoR is dissolved unconstitutionally and must be revived. He describes the recommendation for dissolution as unauthorized and unconstitutional, calling it ''a regrettable step taken in violation of the constitution''.

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