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Legal experts back NC General Secretaries on mandatory Special Convention
Legal experts say NC leaders cannot legally block a special general convention once it is demanded by a majority of party delegates.
Jan 03, 2026
Legal experts say no provision to nullify demand for NC...
Legal experts say no provision to nullify demand for NC...
Jan 03, 2026
Oli’s name unanimously recommended from Jhapa-5 for H...
Oli’s name unanimously recommended from Jhapa-5 for H...
Jan 03, 2026
EC begins printing voter list for March 5 election
EC begins printing voter list for March 5 election
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Bhadrapur plane crash update: Injured co-pilot; six passengers discharged
After Dr Trishala and Asif, Sachin Dhakal withdraws name from RSP PR list amid controversy
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NC leader Dr Shekhar consults party leaders on current political, organizational challeng...
NC leader Dr Shekhar consults party leaders on current polit...
Senior NC leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala consults party leaders in Kathmandu, focusing on unity, internal reconciliation, and a collective strategy for the upcoming general elections.
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Party cadres’ neglect makes special convention inevitable: NC leader Ghimire
Party cadres’ neglect makes special convention inevitable: N...
Ghimire accused the leadership of authoritarian behavior, citing neglect, mistreatment of members calling for a special convention, and open violations of party statutes.
12 hours ago
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HoR Election: EC begins procuring 51 types of election materials
HoR Election: EC begins procuring 51 types of election mater...
The EC has already issued directives to district offices for this purpose. The remaining 14 types of election materials will be procured centrally by the EC and dispatched to polling stations.
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After Dr Trishala and Asif, Sachin Dhakal withdraws name from RSP PR list amid controversy
After Dr Trishala and Asif, Sachin Dhakal withdraws name fro...
Dhakal wrote, “At a time when social transformation and national development through the promotion of entrepreneurship are essential and young people are stepping forward for this cause, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the party leadership for including my name in the proportional represen...
13 hours ago
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After Trishala, Asif Shah pulls out of RSP PR candidacy
After Trishala, Asif Shah pulls out of RSP PR candidacy
Shah added that he had been included in the PR list at the request of friends while he was engaged in a nation-building campaign, and urged the leadership to address the demand positively to unite the party and move forward amid the current challenging political situation.
14 hours ago
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General Convention timeline dispute deepens factional divide in NC
General Convention timeline dispute deepens factional divide...
The new proposal was tabled by invoking Article 43 of the party statute, formally pushing the convention date beyond the upcoming election. A Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting, however, still needs to ratify the date.
19 hours ago
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Gokul Baskota cautions against rise of ‘revenge-driven politics’ in Nepal
Gokul Baskota cautions against rise of ‘revenge-driven polit...
In a social media post, Baskota said politics in the country has increasingly become centered on power, weakening its ideological base and giving rise to such tendencies. He warned that growing political hostility could exceed limits and potentially turn violent.
1 day ago
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62 days to go for polls: EC seeks applications from firms to transport election materials
62 days to go for polls: EC seeks applications from firms to...
Helicopters, trucks, and containers will be used for transporting the election materials. The EC has invited firms and companies operating courier services to register for delivering election-related materials.
1 day ago
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NC proposes 15th general convention from May 11–14 after elections
NC proposes 15th general convention from May 11–14 after ele...
Nepali Congress has proposed holding its 15th General Convention from May 11 to 14, with the final decision to be endorsed by a forthcoming Central Working Committee meeting.
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Nepo babies, celebrities and controversy: Can parties fix the PR fallout before polls?
Nepo babies, celebrities and controversy: Can parties fix th...
This situation has also raised a procedural question: can political parties amend their PR lists once submitted to the Election Commission?
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