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25 September 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, arrives for the Central Committee meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 25, 2025. During the meeting, Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presents various proposals regarding the current political situation and the party's future strategy. These proposals are discussed in groups. The conclusions from the group discussions are presented in the plenary session, and Dahal responds to them. In particular, following the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 and the situation that develops after that, the Maoist Center prepares to hold a special general convention in November. This decision, made by the office-bearers' meeting, is proposed for discussion in the central committee. Once approved by the central committee, the decision gains formality. The Maoist Center's central committee consists of 408 members.

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25 September 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, attends the Central Committee meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 25, 2025. During the meeting, Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presents various proposals regarding the current political situation and the party's future strategy. These proposals are discussed in groups. The conclusions from the group discussions are presented in the plenary session, and Dahal responds to them. In particular, following the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 and the situation that develops after that, the Maoist Center prepares to hold a special general convention in November. This decision, made by the office-bearers' meeting, is proposed for discussion in the central committee. Once approved by the central committee, the decision gains formality. The Maoist Center's central committee consists of 408 members.

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#12795328

25 September 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, raises his fist, a gesture of greeting, during the Central Committee meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 25, 2025. During the meeting, Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presents various proposals regarding the current political situation and the party's future strategy. These proposals are discussed in groups. The conclusions from the group discussions are presented in the plenary session, and Dahal responds to them. In particular, following the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 and the situation that develops after that, the Maoist Center prepares to hold a special general convention in November. This decision, made by the office-bearers' meeting, is proposed for discussion in the central committee. Once approved by the central committee, the decision gains formality. The Maoist Center's central committee consists of 408 members.

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#12795331

25 September 2025

Leaders of the CPN-Maoist Center take the stage during the Central Committee meeting held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 25, 2025. During the meeting, Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presents various proposals regarding the current political situation and the party's future strategy. These proposals are discussed in groups. The conclusions from the group discussions are presented in the plenary session, and Dahal responds to them. In particular, following the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 and the situation that develops after that, the Maoist Center prepares to hold a special general convention in November. This decision, made by the office-bearers' meeting, is proposed for discussion in the central committee. Once approved by the central committee, the decision gains formality. The Maoist Center's central committee consists of 408 members.

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#12795333

25 September 2025

Leaders of the CPN-Maoist Center take the stage during the Central Committee meeting held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 25, 2025. During the meeting, Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presents various proposals regarding the current political situation and the party's future strategy. These proposals are discussed in groups. The conclusions from the group discussions are presented in the plenary session, and Dahal responds to them. In particular, following the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 and the situation that develops after that, the Maoist Center prepares to hold a special general convention in November. This decision, made by the office-bearers' meeting, is proposed for discussion in the central committee. Once approved by the central committee, the decision gains formality. The Maoist Center's central committee consists of 408 members.

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25 September 2025

Leaders of the CPN-Maoist Center take the stage during the Central Committee meeting held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 25, 2025. During the meeting, Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presents various proposals regarding the current political situation and the party's future strategy. These proposals are discussed in groups. The conclusions from the group discussions are presented in the plenary session, and Dahal responds to them. In particular, following the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 and the situation that develops after that, the Maoist Center prepares to hold a special general convention in November. This decision, made by the office-bearers' meeting, is proposed for discussion in the central committee. Once approved by the central committee, the decision gains formality. The Maoist Center's central committee consists of 408 members.

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#12795329

25 September 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, greets the party members during the Central Committee meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 25, 2025. During the meeting, Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presents various proposals regarding the current political situation and the party's future strategy. These proposals are discussed in groups. The conclusions from the group discussions are presented in the plenary session, and Dahal responds to them. Following the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 and the situation that develops after that, the Maoist Center prepares to hold a special general convention in November. This decision, made by the office-bearers' meeting, is proposed for discussion in the central committee. Once approved by the central committee, the decision gains formality. The Maoist Center's central committee consists of 408 members.

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#12795330

25 September 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, and Vice Chair of the party, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, attend the Central Committee meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 25, 2025. During the meeting, Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presents various proposals regarding the current political situation and the party's future strategy. These proposals are discussed in groups. The conclusions from the group discussions are presented in the plenary session, and Dahal responds to them. In particular, following the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 and the situation that develops after that, the Maoist Center prepares to hold a special general convention in November. This decision, made by the office-bearers' meeting, is proposed for discussion in the central committee. Once approved by the central committee, the decision gains formality. The Maoist Center's central committee consists of 408 members.

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25 September 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, attends the Central Committee meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 25, 2025. During the meeting, Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presents various proposals regarding the current political situation and the party's future strategy. These proposals are discussed in groups. The conclusions from the group discussions are presented in the plenary session, and Dahal responds to them. In particular, following the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9 and the situation that develops after that, the Maoist Center prepares to hold a special general convention in November. This decision, made by the office-bearers' meeting, is proposed for discussion in the central committee. Once approved by the central committee, the decision gains formality. The Maoist Center's central committee consists

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#13204067

16 January 2026

Leaders from the Gagan Kumar Thapa faction within the Nepali Congress sit on the street outside the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 2026, waiting for the decision of the electoral body after the commencement of the special general convention of the party. The Election Commission decides to grant official recognition to the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa. A meeting of the Commission concludes that the faction headed by Thapa is the legitimate Nepali Congress. With this decision, the party's election symbol, the tree, and the four-star flag formally go to the Thapa-led faction. The decision effectively transfers the party's legacy to Thapa, who is elected party president through the second special general convention held from January 11 until the morning of January 15. The convention, organized in Kathmandu, declares Thapa as the new party chief. Leaders and cadres from both the Gagan Thapa-led and Sher Bahadur Deuba-led factions appear before the Election Commission to present their respective claims and arguments. Following the decision, supporters of both factions gather outside the Commission's office. While Thapa's supporters celebrate the ruling, cadres aligned with Deuba stage protests and chant slogans, expressing dissatisfaction with the decision. The internal rift within the Nepali Congress deepens after a special general convention is organized without the consent of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention, held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, elects Gagan Thapa as party president. Following the convention, the Deuba faction accuses Thapa and his allies of organizing an ''illegal'' gathering and subsequently expels Thapa, along with leaders Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Farmullah Mansoor, from the party. Since then, the country's oldest democratic party remains effectively split into two rival factions.

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16 January 2026

Leaders from the Gagan Kumar Thapa faction within the Nepali Congress sit on the street outside the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 2026, waiting for the decision of the electoral body after the commencement of the special general convention of the party. The Election Commission decides to grant official recognition to the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa. A meeting of the Commission concludes that the faction headed by Thapa is the legitimate Nepali Congress. With this decision, the party's election symbol, the tree, and the four-star flag formally go to the Thapa-led faction. The decision effectively transfers the party's legacy to Thapa, who is elected party president through the second special general convention held from January 11 until the morning of January 15. The convention, organized in Kathmandu, declares Thapa as the new party chief. Leaders and cadres from both the Gagan Thapa-led and Sher Bahadur Deuba-led factions appear before the Election Commission to present their respective claims and arguments. Following the decision, supporters of both factions gather outside the Commission's office. While Thapa's supporters celebrate the ruling, cadres aligned with Deuba stage protests and chant slogans, expressing dissatisfaction with the decision. The internal rift within the Nepali Congress deepens after a special general convention is organized without the consent of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention, held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, elects Gagan Thapa as party president. Following the convention, the Deuba faction accuses Thapa and his allies of organizing an ''illegal'' gathering and subsequently expels Thapa, along with leaders Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Farmullah Mansoor, from the party. Since then, the country's oldest democratic party remains effectively split into two rival factions.

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#13204070

16 January 2026

Leaders from the Gagan Kumar Thapa faction within the Nepali Congress sit on the street outside the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 2026, waiting for the decision of the electoral body after the commencement of the special general convention of the party. The Election Commission decides to grant official recognition to the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa. A meeting of the Commission concludes that the faction headed by Thapa is the legitimate Nepali Congress. With this decision, the party's election symbol, the tree, and the four-star flag formally go to the Thapa-led faction. The decision effectively transfers the party's legacy to Thapa, who is elected party president through the second special general convention held from January 11 until the morning of January 15. The convention, organized in Kathmandu, declares Thapa as the new party chief. Leaders and cadres from both the Gagan Thapa-led and Sher Bahadur Deuba-led factions appear before the Election Commission to present their respective claims and arguments. Following the decision, supporters of both factions gather outside the Commission's office. While Thapa's supporters celebrate the ruling, cadres aligned with Deuba stage protests and chant slogans, expressing dissatisfaction with the decision. The internal rift within the Nepali Congress deepens after a special general convention is organized without the consent of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention, held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, elects Gagan Thapa as party president. Following the convention, the Deuba faction accuses Thapa and his allies of organizing an ''illegal'' gathering and subsequently expels Thapa, along with leaders Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Farmullah Mansoor, from the party. Since then, the country's oldest democratic party remains effectively split into two rival factions.

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#13203988

16 January 2026

Pradip Paudel, General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, arrives at the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 2026, to claim the legitimacy of the party after the second special general convention. The Election Commission decides to grant official recognition to the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa. A meeting of the Commission concludes that the faction headed by Thapa is the legitimate Nepali Congress. With this decision, the party's election symbol, the tree, and the four-star flag formally go to the Thapa-led faction. The decision effectively transfers the party's legacy to Thapa, who is elected party president through the second special general convention held from January 11 until the morning of January 15. The convention, organized in Kathmandu, declares Thapa as the new party chief. Leaders and cadres from both the Gagan Thapa-led and Sher Bahadur Deuba-led factions appear before the Election Commission to present their respective claims and arguments. Following the decision, supporters of both factions gather outside the Commission's office. While Thapa's supporters celebrate the ruling, cadres aligned with Deuba stage protests and chant slogans, expressing dissatisfaction with the decision. The internal rift within the Nepali Congress deepens after a special general convention is organized without the consent of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention, held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, elects Gagan Thapa as party president. Following the convention, the Deuba faction accuses Thapa and his allies of organizing an ''illegal'' gathering and subsequently expels Thapa, along with leaders Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Farmullah Mansoor, from the party. Since then, the country's oldest democratic party remains effectively split into two rival factions.

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#13203993

16 January 2026

Leaders from the Gagan Kumar Thapa faction within the Nepali Congress attend a meeting with the Election Commission officials after the commencement of the special general convention of the party in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 2026. The Election Commission decides to grant official recognition to the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa. A meeting of the Commission concludes that the faction headed by Thapa is the legitimate Nepali Congress. With this decision, the party's election symbol, the tree, and the four-star flag formally go to the Thapa-led faction. The decision effectively transfers the party's legacy to Thapa, who is elected party president through the second special general convention held from January 11 until the morning of January 15. The convention, organized in Kathmandu, declares Thapa as the new party chief. Leaders and cadres from both the Gagan Thapa-led and Sher Bahadur Deuba-led factions appear before the Election Commission to present their respective claims and arguments. Following the decision, supporters of both factions gather outside the Commission's office. While Thapa's supporters celebrate the ruling, cadres aligned with Deuba stage protests and chant slogans, expressing dissatisfaction with the decision. The internal rift within the Nepali Congress deepens after a special general convention is organized without the consent of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention, held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, elects Gagan Thapa as party president. Following the convention, the Deuba faction accuses Thapa and his allies of organizing an ''illegal'' gathering and subsequently expels Thapa, along with leaders Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Farmullah Mansoor, from the party. Since then, the country's oldest democratic party remains effectively split into two rival factions.

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16 January 2026

Pradip Paudel, General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, attends a meeting with Election Commission officials in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 2026, to claim the legitimacy of the party after the second special general convention. The Election Commission decides to grant official recognition to the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa. A meeting of the Commission concludes that the faction headed by Thapa is the legitimate Nepali Congress. With this decision, the party's election symbol, the tree, and the four-star flag formally go to the Thapa-led faction. The decision effectively transfers the party's legacy to Thapa, who is elected party president through the second special general convention held from January 11 until the morning of January 15. The convention, organized in Kathmandu, declares Thapa as the new party chief. Leaders and cadres from both the Gagan Thapa-led and Sher Bahadur Deuba-led factions appear before the Election Commission to present their respective claims and arguments. Following the decision, supporters of both factions gather outside the Commission's office. While Thapa's supporters celebrate the ruling, cadres aligned with Deuba stage protests and chant slogans, expressing dissatisfaction with the decision. The internal rift within the Nepali Congress deepens after a special general convention is organized without the consent of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention, held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, elects Gagan Thapa as party president. Following the convention, the Deuba faction accuses Thapa and his allies of organizing an ''illegal'' gathering and subsequently expels Thapa, along with leaders Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Farmullah Mansoor, from the party. Since then, the country's oldest democratic party remains effectively split into two rival factions.

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16 January 2026

Leaders from the Gagan Kumar Thapa faction within the Nepali Congress attend a meeting with the Election Commission officials after the commencement of the special general convention of the party in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 2026. The Election Commission decides to grant official recognition to the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa. A meeting of the Commission concludes that the faction headed by Thapa is the legitimate Nepali Congress. With this decision, the party's election symbol, the tree, and the four-star flag formally go to the Thapa-led faction. The decision effectively transfers the party's legacy to Thapa, who is elected party president through the second special general convention held from January 11 until the morning of January 15. The convention, organized in Kathmandu, declares Thapa as the new party chief. Leaders and cadres from both the Gagan Thapa-led and Sher Bahadur Deuba-led factions appear before the Election Commission to present their respective claims and arguments. Following the decision, supporters of both factions gather outside the Commission's office. While Thapa's supporters celebrate the ruling, cadres aligned with Deuba stage protests and chant slogans, expressing dissatisfaction with the decision. The internal rift within the Nepali Congress deepens after a special general convention is organized without the consent of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention, held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, elects Gagan Thapa as party president. Following the convention, the Deuba faction accuses Thapa and his allies of organizing an ''illegal'' gathering and subsequently expels Thapa, along with leaders Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Farmullah Mansoor, from the party. Since then, the country's oldest democratic party remains effectively split into two rival factions.

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