"Statute Convention"

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6 December 2025

Ishwar Pokharel, Senior Vice-Chair of the CPN-UML, interacts with party cadres and supporters at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 6, 2025. Pokharel prepares to compete for the top post, challenging KP Sharma Oli in the upcoming general convention scheduled for December 13-15. While challenging Oli for the top post in the party, Pokharel also stresses the need to reinstate the two-term leadership limit in UML's statute and to enforce clear standards on party discipline, auditing, and organizational autonomy. 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

Ishwar Pokharel, Senior Vice-Chair of the CPN-UML, interacts with party cadres and supporters at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 6, 2025. Pokharel prepares to compete for the top post, challenging KP Sharma Oli in the upcoming general convention scheduled for December 13-15. While challenging Oli for the top post in the party, Pokharel also stresses the need to reinstate the two-term leadership limit in UML's statute and to enforce clear standards on party discipline, auditing, and organizational autonomy. 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

Ishwar Pokharel, Senior Vice-Chair of the CPN-UML, interacts with party cadres and supporters at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 6, 2025. Pokharel prepares to compete for the top post, challenging KP Sharma Oli in the upcoming general convention scheduled for December 13-15. While challenging Oli for the top post in the party, Pokharel also stresses the need to reinstate the two-term leadership limit in UML's statute and to enforce clear standards on party discipline, auditing, and organizational autonomy. 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

Ishwar Pokharel, Senior Vice-Chair of the CPN-UML, interacts with party cadres and supporters at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 6, 2025. Pokharel prepares to compete for the top post, challenging KP Sharma Oli in the upcoming general convention scheduled for December 13-15. While challenging Oli for the top post in the party, Pokharel also stresses the need to reinstate the two-term leadership limit in UML's statute and to enforce clear standards on party discipline, auditing, and organizational autonomy. 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

Ishwar Pokharel, Senior Vice-Chair of the CPN-UML, interacts with party cadres and supporters at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 6, 2025. Pokharel prepares to compete for the top post, challenging KP Sharma Oli in the upcoming general convention scheduled for December 13-15. While challenging Oli for the top post in the party, Pokharel also stresses the need to reinstate the two-term leadership limit in UML's statute and to enforce clear standards on party discipline, auditing, and organizational autonomy. 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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#12948728

4 November 2025

Leaders of the CPN-Maoist Center take part in the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the merger with other parties. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. The leaders state that the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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#12948733

4 November 2025

Leaders of the CPN-Maoist Center take part in the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the merger with other parties. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. The leaders state that the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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#12948736

4 November 2025

Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Senior Vice Chair, and Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, gossip during the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the merger with other parties. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. According to the leaders, the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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#12948727

4 November 2025

Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, gestures during the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the merger with other parties. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. According to the leaders, the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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4 November 2025

Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, greets his party members during the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the merger with other parties. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. According to the leaders, the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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4 November 2025

Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, greets his party members during the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the merger with other parties. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. According to the leaders, the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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4 November 2025

Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, gestures during the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the merger with other parties. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. According to the leaders, the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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4 November 2025

Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Senior Vice Chair of CPN-Maoist Center (R), gestures during the final meeting of the party in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025. The CPN-Maoist Center, led by former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ''Prachanda,'' holds the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. According to the leaders, the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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4 November 2025

Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Senior Vice Chair of the CPN-Maoist Center, addresses the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the merger with other parties. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. According to the leaders, the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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4 November 2025

Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Senior Vice Chair of CPN-Maoist Center (R), gestures during the final meeting of the party in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025. The CPN-Maoist Center, led by former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ''Prachanda,'' holds the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. According to the leaders, the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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4 November 2025

Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, gestures during the final meeting of the General Convention Organizing Committee in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the merger with other parties. The merger announcement includes the Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepal Samajbadi Party, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, CPN (Maoist Socialist), CPN (Samyabadi), and other left factions. According to the leaders, the guiding principle of the new party is Marxism-Leninism, while the political program focuses on scientific socialism with Nepali characteristics. The joint meeting of all participating central committees finalizes the party declaration, interim statute, and central leadership structure. The new party agrees to adopt a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

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