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General secretaries cannot fault party president for delayed general convention: NC Spokesperson Dr Mahat
Dr Mahat said it would be “unfortunate” to blame the party president, as the primary responsibility for fixing the convention schedule and managing the process lies with the general secretaries themselves.
Jan 01, 2026
Lichibari Bribery Scam: Former Minister Gupta jailed, R...
Lichibari Bribery Scam: Former Minister Gupta jailed, R...
Jan 01, 2026
RSP to revise proportional representation closed list
RSP to revise proportional representation closed list
Dec 31, 2025
Election Officer’s office set up for National Assembl...
Election Officer’s office set up for National Assembl...
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Mayor Balen’s close aide Sasmit Pokharel likely to contest from Kathmandu-5
Mayor Balen's Chief Personal Secretary Bhoop Dev Shah to contest from Achham-2
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Uncertainty looms over NC as party struggles to meet convention deadlines
Uncertainty looms over NC as party struggles to meet convent...
The Nepali Congress’ 15th General Convention has been thrown into uncertainty after unresolved membership disputes stalled ward-level conventions, prompting party leaders to push for a Special General Convention to meet statutory deadlines.
2 hours ago
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Mayor Balen’s close aide Sasmit Pokharel likely to contest from Kathmandu-5
Mayor Balen’s close aide Sasmit Pokharel likely to contest f...
Pokharel confirmed his ambition to run from the constituency, citing his long-standing personal connection to the area.
18 hours ago
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Mayor Balen's Chief Personal Secretary Bhoop Dev Shah to contest from Achham-2
Mayor Balen's Chief Personal Secretary Bhoop Dev Shah to con...
Speaking briefly to Republica over the phone, Shah confirmed that he will contest the election scheduled for March 5 under the election symbol of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)—the bell.
19 hours ago
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Madhesh CM Yadav inducts six more ministers in his cabinet
Madhesh CM Yadav inducts six more ministers in his cabinet
Madhesh Province Chief Minister Krishna Yadav has given full shape to the provincial government by expanding the cabinet for the third time.
21 hours ago
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RPP and RPP Nepal announce party unification
RPP and RPP Nepal announce party unification
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal (RPP Nepal) have officially announced party unification.
21 hours ago
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Ten districts recommend Dahal for HoR poll: Mass appeal or survival move?
Ten districts recommend Dahal for HoR poll: Mass appeal or s...
This has raised questions about Dahal’s strategy: is he seeking a “safe seat” by securing recommendations from multiple constituencies, or is the move aimed at projecting his political popularity?
1 day ago
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Poll 64 days away: 64 parties submit closed lists for PR
Poll 64 days away: 64 parties submit closed lists for PR
The Constitution of Nepal has the provision that 165 members of the HoR are elected under the first-past-the-post (direct election) and 110 under proportional representation.
1 day ago
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Reconciliation Day: Discord persists within Nepali Congress
Reconciliation Day: Discord persists within Nepali Congress
BP Koirala and other leaders returned home from exile in India 49 years ago, placing national interest above all else in their quest to restore democracy. While Nepal today has a democratic system, the challenges BP had cautioned against remain deeply entrenched in politics.
1 day ago
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National reconciliation vital for Nepal’s democracy and sovereignty: NC leader Dr. Koirala
National reconciliation vital for Nepal’s democracy and sove...
Issuing a message on the occasion of National Reconciliation Day, Dr. Koirala recalled the historic return of democratic leaders, including B.P. Koirala and Ganeshman Singh, from eight years of exile in India.
1 day ago
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22 parties field candidates for all 110 PR seats
22 parties field candidates for all 110 PR seats
In the upcoming election of members of the HoR to be held on March 5, parties have filed candidacies based on the percentage of inclusive groups as per the 2021 census.
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