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#13200052

15 January 2026

Newly elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa (in red scarf), along with the party Vice President Bishow Prakash Sharma (center in coat), arrives at the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 15, 2026, to submit details of the special convention. The Nepali Congress central committee, elected through the party's special general convention, submits its details to the Election Commission, urging the constitutional body to make a prompt decision on updating the party's official records. A special general convention of the Congress, held in Kathmandu from January 11 to 14, despite dissent from the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction, elects new leadership under Gagan Kumar Thapa.

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#13200055

15 January 2026

Newly elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa (in red scarf), along with the party Vice President Bishow Prakash Sharma (center in coat), arrives at the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 15, 2026, to submit details of the special convention. The Nepali Congress central committee, elected through the party's special general convention, submits its details to the Election Commission, urging the constitutional body to make a prompt decision on updating the party's official records. A special general convention of the Congress, held in Kathmandu from January 11 to 14, despite dissent from the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction, elects new leadership under Gagan Kumar Thapa.

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#13200057

15 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress gather outside the Election Commission in Nepal on January 15, 2026. The Nepali Congress central committee, elected through the party's special general convention, submits its details to the Election Commission, urging the constitutional body to make a prompt decision on updating the party's official records. A special general convention of the Congress, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 11 to 14, despite dissent from the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction, elects new leadership under Gagan Kumar Thapa.

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#13200059

15 January 2026

Newly elected Nepali Congress Vice President Bishow Prakash Sharma (center) is surrounded by media in the Election Commission, Nepal premises on January 15, 2026. The Nepali Congress central committee, elected through the party's special general convention, submits its details to the Election Commission, urging the constitutional body to make a prompt decision on updating the party's official records. A special general convention of the Congress, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 11 to 14, despite dissent from the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction, elects new leadership under Gagan Kumar Thapa.

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#13200060

15 January 2026

Newly elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa (center) is surrounded by media in the Election Commission, Nepal premises in Nepal, on January 15, 2026. The Nepali Congress central committee, elected through the party's special general convention, submits its details to the Election Commission, urging the constitutional body to make a prompt decision on updating the party's official records. A special general convention of the Congress, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 11 to 14, elects new leadership under Gagan Kumar Thapa, despite dissent from the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction.

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#13200061

15 January 2026

Newly elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa (center) is surrounded by media in the Election Commission, Nepal premises in Nepal, on January 15, 2026. The Nepali Congress central committee, elected through the party's special general convention, submits its details to the Election Commission, urging the constitutional body to make a prompt decision on updating the party's official records. A special general convention of the Congress, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 11 to 14, elects new leadership under Gagan Kumar Thapa, despite dissent from the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction.

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#13200062

15 January 2026

Newly elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa (center) is surrounded by media in the Election Commission, Nepal premises in Nepal, on January 15, 2026. The Nepali Congress central committee, elected through the party's special general convention, submits its details to the Election Commission, urging the constitutional body to make a prompt decision on updating the party's official records. A special general convention of the Congress, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 11 to 14, elects new leadership under Gagan Kumar Thapa, despite dissent from the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction.

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#13161299

6 January 2026

Shankar Pokharel, General Secretary of CPN-UML, attends the party's secretariat meeting at the party office in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 6, 2026. CPN-UML forms a manifesto drafting committee for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The decision is made during the party's Secretariat meeting with Chairperson KP Sharma Oli leading the committee. The committee includes former Senior Vice-Chairman Ishwar Pokharel, who is defeated by Oli in the party leadership contest. According to Deputy General Secretary Lekhraj Bhatta, the manifesto drafting committee comprises Vice-Chairmen Ram Bahadur Thapa and Bishnu Paudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, Central Committee members Ishwar Pokharel and Pradeep Gyawali, as well as Bishnu Rimal.

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#13161300

6 January 2026

Shankar Pokharel, General Secretary of CPN-UML, chats with former secretary of the party Gokarna Bista in the premises of the party office in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 6, 2026. CPN-UML forms a manifesto drafting committee for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The decision is made during the party's Secretariat meeting with Chairperson KP Sharma Oli leading the committee. The committee includes former Senior Vice-Chairman Ishwar Pokharel, who is defeated by Oli in the party leadership contest. According to Deputy General Secretary Lekhraj Bhatta, the manifesto drafting committee comprises Vice-Chairmen Ram Bahadur Thapa and Bishnu Paudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, Central Committee members Ishwar Pokharel and Pradeep Gyawali, as well as Bishnu Rimal.

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#13161301

6 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Center) arrives at the party office to chair the meeting of the party secretariat in Nepal on January 6, 2026. CPN-UML forms a manifesto drafting committee for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The decision is made during the party's Secretariat meeting with Chairperson KP Sharma Oli leading the committee. The committee includes former Senior Vice-Chairman Ishwar Pokharel, who is defeated by Oli in the party leadership contest. According to Deputy General Secretary Lekhraj Bhatta, the manifesto drafting committee comprises Vice-Chairmen Ram Bahadur Thapa and Bishnu Paudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, Central Committee members Ishwar Pokharel and Pradeep Gyawali, as well as Bishnu Rimal.

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#13161302

6 January 2026

Mohan Basnet, the close aide of former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, attends the party's secretariat meeting on January 6, 2026. CPN-UML forms a manifesto drafting committee for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The decision is made during the party's Secretariat meeting with Chairperson KP Sharma Oli leading the committee. The committee includes former Senior Vice-Chairman Ishwar Pokharel, who is defeated by Oli in the party leadership contest. According to Deputy General Secretary Lekhraj Bhatta, the manifesto drafting committee comprises Vice-Chairmen Ram Bahadur Thapa and Bishnu Paudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, Central Committee members Ishwar Pokharel and Pradeep Gyawali, as well as Bishnu Rimal.

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#13161303

6 January 2026

Leaders of the CPN-UML attend the party secretariat meeting held at the party office in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 6, 2026. CPN-UML forms a manifesto drafting committee for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The decision is made during the party's Secretariat meeting with Chairperson KP Sharma Oli leading the committee. The committee includes former Senior Vice-Chairman Ishwar Pokharel, who is defeated by Oli in the party leadership contest. According to Deputy General Secretary Lekhraj Bhatta, the manifesto drafting committee comprises Vice-Chairmen Ram Bahadur Thapa and Bishnu Paudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, Central Committee members Ishwar Pokharel and Pradeep Gyawali, as well as Bishnu Rimal.

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#13161304

6 January 2026

Leaders of the CPN-UML attend the party secretariat meeting held at the party office in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 6, 2026. CPN-UML forms a manifesto drafting committee for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The decision is made during the party's Secretariat meeting with Chairperson KP Sharma Oli leading the committee. The committee includes former Senior Vice-Chairman Ishwar Pokharel, who is defeated by Oli in the party leadership contest. According to Deputy General Secretary Lekhraj Bhatta, the manifesto drafting committee comprises Vice-Chairmen Ram Bahadur Thapa and Bishnu Paudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, Central Committee members Ishwar Pokharel and Pradeep Gyawali, as well as Bishnu Rimal.

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#13161305

6 January 2026

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, chairs the meeting of the party secretariat on January 6, 2026. CPN-UML forms a manifesto drafting committee for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The decision is made during the party's Secretariat meeting with Chairperson KP Sharma Oli leading the committee. The committee includes former Senior Vice-Chairman Ishwar Pokharel, who is defeated by Oli in the party leadership contest. According to Deputy General Secretary Lekhraj Bhatta, the manifesto drafting committee comprises Vice-Chairmen Ram Bahadur Thapa and Bishnu Paudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, Central Committee members Ishwar Pokharel and Pradeep Gyawali, as well as Bishnu Rimal.

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#13161306

6 January 2026

Leaders of the CPN-UML attend the party secretariat meeting held at the party office in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 6, 2026. CPN-UML forms a manifesto drafting committee for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The decision is made during the party's Secretariat meeting with Chairperson KP Sharma Oli leading the committee. The committee includes former Senior Vice-Chairman Ishwar Pokharel, who is defeated by Oli in the party leadership contest. According to Deputy General Secretary Lekhraj Bhatta, the manifesto drafting committee comprises Vice-Chairmen Ram Bahadur Thapa and Bishnu Paudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, Central Committee members Ishwar Pokharel and Pradeep Gyawali, as well as Bishnu Rimal.

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#13143184

31 December 2025

Viswanathan Anand, Deputy President of the International Chess Federation, makes a speech during the closing ceremony of the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025 at the Sports and Events Complex, Qatar University, in Doha, Qatar, on December 30, 2025.

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