Tapendra Karki

Newly formed parties, led by the RSP and political forces supported by Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, have stepped up dialogue to challenge the traditional dominance of NC and UML ahead of the March 5 elections. Their growing coordination has also prompted renewed discussions of alliances among esta...

While talks on elections were underway on Monday afternoon, leaders from the NC, UML, and Madhesh-based parties were at the SC, submitting lawmakers’ signatures to strengthen the case for HoR reinstatement.

The country’s two major parties—the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML—remain more focused on demanding the reinstatement of the House of Representatives than on election preparations.

Speaking at the Kathmandu gathering, NCP coordinator and former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal warned the government not to postpone the election date under any pretext, saying the party would not remain silent if the date is shifted. He also warned the government not to repeatedly violate the Co...

Ending corruption, ensuring good governance, and promoting transparency were the core demands of the Gen-Z movement. However, even after 100 days, the government seems to remain unclear about what mechanisms will be used and how anti-corruption action will be carried out.

The UML has also stated that the Constitution of Nepal cannot be amended by anyone other than an elected government and that any misinterpretation of the constitution is unacceptable.

The deferred voting is now scheduled to begin at 8 AM.

Sharp divisions surfaced within the UML leadership as Chair KP Sharma Oli blamed the Gen-Z movement on a foreign conspiracy, while Senior Vice-Chair Ishwar Pokhrel urged the party to accept internal responsibility.  

CIAA is investigating former Home Minister Lekhak for running an illegal visit visa extortion racket and former Koshi Province CM Rai for alleged embezzlement through project DPRs. Six individuals have been charged in the visa case, while Rai denies involvement.

Number of office bearers and size of central committee to be increased; Secretariat meeting today