Balkrishna Adhikari

In 1941, Shukraraj Shastri, Dharmabhakta Mathema, Gangalal Shrestha, and Dasharath Chand took a stand against the Rana oligarchy, demanding freedom. In response, the Rana rulers executed them between January 23 and January 28 of the same year, hoping to silence the voices of dissent. 

This is not the first time NC General Secretary Thapa has raised this issue. Previously, another General Secretary, Bishwa Prakash Sharma, also argued that the party with the popular vote and most seats should govern for five years.

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.  

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...

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).

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).

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.

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).

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...

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...