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#13042601

30 November 2025

Ranju Darshana addresses the audience during the merger program with the Rastriya Swatantra Party at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 30, 2025. The parties unify under the RSP name, retaining the bell as the election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention.

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#13031712

27 November 2025

Leaders of the Nepali Communist Party attend a merger program in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which forms on November 5. The latest round of merger between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031723

27 November 2025

Leaders of the Nepali Communist Party welcome new cadres during a merger program in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which forms on November 5. The latest round of merger between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031711

27 November 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal addresses a party unification program in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which forms on November 5. The latest round of merger between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031728

27 November 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal addresses a party unification program in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which forms on November 5. The latest round of merger between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031713

27 November 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Coordinator of the Communist Party of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, gestures during a party unification event in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which forms on November 5. The latest round of mergers between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031715

27 November 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Left), Madhav Kumar Nepal (Center), and former Home Minister Bamdev Aryal attend a party unification program in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which forms on November 5. The latest round of merger between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031718

27 November 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Left) and Madhav Kumar Nepal (Right) attend a party unification program in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which forms on November 5. The latest round of merger between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031720

27 November 2025

Nepali human rights activist and acid-attack survivor Mushkan Khatun attends a party unification program in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which is formed on November 5. The latest round of merger between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031721

27 November 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal addresses a party unification program in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which is formed on November 5. The latest round of merger between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031724

27 November 2025

Nepali Human Rights activist and acid-attack survivor Mushkan Khatun addresses a party unification program in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which is formed on November 5. The latest round of merger between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031714

27 November 2025

Rajendra Shrestha, a communist leader of Nepal, gestures during a party unification event in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which forms on November 5. The latest round of mergers between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#13031726

27 November 2025

Rajendra Shrestha, a communist leader of Nepal, gestures during a party unification event in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 27, 2025. Pro-unification factions from four more parties merge with the Nepali Communist Party, which forms on November 5. The latest round of mergers between the communist parties of Nepal includes the Janata Samajwadi Party's pro-unification faction led by Federal Council Chairman Rajendra Shrestha, the Janajagaran Party Nepal, the rebel group of the CPN (Majority), and the rebel group of the CPN (Maoist). The unification announcement ceremony is attended by Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal, leaders Jhala Nath Khanal, Bamdev Gautam, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ganga Narayan Tuladhar, and others. Rajendra Shrestha and other leaders from the groups taking part in the merger are also present at the event. Ten groups, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), announce their unification to form the Nepali Communist Party on November 5. Later, two more parties, including the one led by Bhim Rawal, also join the newly-formed party. With the addition of the groups joining on Thursday, the total number of groups merging with the NCP reaches 16.

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#12981685

12 November 2025

Bhim Rawal, leader of the Matribhumi Jagaran Abhiyan, Nepal, announces the group's integration into the Nepali Communist Party during a formal ceremony at the Rashtriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 12, 2025. The merger comes as the Nepali Communist Party continues to unite smaller political groups ahead of the upcoming elections.

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#12981686

12 November 2025

Bhim Rawal, leader of the Matribhumi Jagaran Abhiyan, Nepal, announces the group's integration into the Nepali Communist Party during a formal ceremony at the Rashtriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 12, 2025. The merger comes as the Nepali Communist Party continues to unite smaller political groups ahead of the upcoming elections.

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12 November 2025

Bhim Rawal, leader of the Matribhumi Jagaran Abhiyan, Nepal, announces the group's integration into the Nepali Communist Party during a formal ceremony at the Rashtriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 12, 2025. The merger comes as the Nepali Communist Party continues to unite smaller political groups ahead of the upcoming elections.

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