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#13194107

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194108

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194109

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194110

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194111

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194112

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194113

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194114

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194115

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194116

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194117

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13194118

14 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 14, 2026, suspended Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma attend the party's second special general convention, a day after the party's central working committee decides to suspend them for five years over allegations of convening the special convention without the consent of the establishment faction. The closed-door session of the convention concludes, with preparations underway for the election of new party leadership.

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#13091048

13 December 2025

Leaders of various political parties of Nepal attend the opening ceremony of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)'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 committees. 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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#13091049

13 December 2025

Leaders of various political parties of Nepal attend the opening ceremony of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)'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 committees. 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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#13091046

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) attend the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is 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 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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#13091047

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) attend the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is 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 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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