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10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175505

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), arrives in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026, for the Central Committee meeting. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6, 2026, are submitted for approval; these decisions have already been implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175506

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), waves at media after arriving in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 10, 2026, for the Central Committee meeting. The Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) holds the meeting to review political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention (September 5 to 7, 2025) and the Eleventh National Convention (December 14 to 16, 2025), are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175507

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175509

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175510

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175511

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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#13175512

10 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli (center in red scarf), attends the Central Committee meeting on January 10, 2026. The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (UML) reviews political developments. The key agenda item of the meeting is the revision of the party's bylaws. Proposed amendments, based on changes made during the Second Statutory General Convention from September 5 to 7, 2025, and the Eleventh National Convention from December 14 to 16, 2025, are presented for approval. Decisions taken in the Central Secretariat meetings on December 27, 2025, and January 6 are submitted for approval; these decisions are already implemented through the party's Inter-Party Directive-1. Additionally, party Chair Oli distributes certificates to officials and members elected to the Central Committee during the Eleventh National Convention.

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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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#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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#13064347

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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#13064349

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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#12957004

6 November 2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Federal Minister Lars Klingbeil, President of the German Steel Association Gunnar Groebler, and Second Chairman of IG Metall Jurgen Kerner speak to media representatives after the summit at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, on November 6, 2025.

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#12957005

6 November 2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Federal Minister Lars Klingbeil, President of the German Steel Association Gunnar Groebler, and Second Chairman of IG Metall Jurgen Kerner speak to media representatives after the summit at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, on November 6, 2025.

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#12957006

6 November 2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Federal Minister Lars Klingbeil, President of the German Steel Association Gunnar Groebler, and Second Chairman of IG Metall Jurgen Kerner speak to media representatives after the summit at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, on November 6, 2025.

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