KATHMANDU, Sept 19: The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has introduced a rule prohibiting the formation of panels in election during the party convention. According to the party’s newly released 'Annual Action Plan for Decisive National Strength Building,' candidates running for any committee position must present themselves individually to voters without forming or promoting any panels.
The action plan, unveiled by General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, outlines a goal of reaching 1 million members by the party's upcoming 11th Convention. Membership expansion will focus on mass organizations and contact platforms.
UML prohibits formation of panels for district convention
Additionally, the party plans to implement an online system for membership documentation and mandates basic training for all new and current party members. Party membership cards will be issued by district committees based on demand.
Committees that fail to hold sessions within the period stipulated by the party statute will automatically be converted into organizational committees. Moreover, those with financial arrears to the party will be barred from running for positions in conventions and elected bodies.
