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NC caught in persistent factional tension over senior leader...

There is no provision for a senior leader in the NC statute except during the unification of the NC and the then NC (Democratic) in 2007. Party leaders and cadres have been assigning various nicknames to leaders based on their compatibility and closeness.  
4 days ago
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Why is former King Gyanendra visiting Bhutan?

KATHMANDU, Oct 2: Former King Gyanendra Shah is set to visit neighboring Bhutan. At a time when the country is struggling with floods and landslides caused by continuous rainfall, questions are being raised about the presence and activity of key officials, including the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, fo...
Oct 02, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch

How long will the NC-UML alliance last?

KATHMANDU, July 23: A week has passed since UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli ascended into the post of country's executive head with the support of the Nepali Congress (NC).
Jul 24, 2024
POLITICS

By-elections a popularity test for political parties

KATHMANDU, March 28: The popularity of the major political parties will be tested in the by-elections for the members of the House of Representatives and the Provincial Assembly on April 27 in Ilam-2 and Bajhang (A).
Mar 28, 2024
POLITICS

Why did NC leader Sitaula choose a different path?

KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Former General Secretary of Nepali Congress (NC) Krishna Prasad Sitaula has filed nominations for National Assembly member from Koshi Province. Pradip Sunuwar proposed his nomination and Himal Karki seconded the proposal.
Jan 09, 2024
POLITICS

Koirala proposes Thapa as PP leader of NC

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr Shekhar Koirala has proposed making Gagan Kumar Thapa as the leader of the NC parliamentary party (PP).
Dec 20, 2022
POLITICS

Influential leaders confined to their own constituencies

KATHMANDU, Nov 15: Influential leaders of major political parties have not participated in the programs of other districts and constituencies during the provincial assembly and House of Representatives elections to be held on November 20. As the time given by the Election Commission for campaigning...
Nov 15, 2022
POLITICS

Previously companions, now competitors

KATHMANDU, Oct 21: In the election of members of the House of Representatives to be held on November 20, the main competitors are the leaders who were colleagues in the same party as well as those who had supported each other through electoral coordination. Compared to the previous elections, now th...
Oct 21, 2022
POLITICS, Republica Watch

President Bhandari violates Constitution as she refuses to c...

Leaders of ruling parties say her move is an insult to the federal parliament
Sep 21, 2022
POLITICS

Nepali Congress likely to have 12 office bearers

KATHMANDU, Dec 18: The rival factions of the Nepali Congress have almost reached a consensus regarding to increase the number of party office bearers to 12 in the new set up from the current six, sources said on Tuesday.
Dec 18, 2018