Balendra Shah has millions of social media followers but almost no interest in explaining himself. One hundred days into his premiership, Nepal is still trying to figure out the man running the country.

The constitutional watchdog seeks clarification after the party reported over 35,000 members under 18. The party says it was a technical error.

Child rights activists, Congress demand probe and action after thousands of members of the party found to be under 18.

Convention ends after six days with dwindled delegate numbers, leaked WhatsApp voting lists and open displays of divisions despite party’s anti-factional stance.

Two-phase leadership election set to begin at party’s first general convention after Rabi Lamichhane is elected unopposed as chair.

A row over representation and last-minute adjustments for merged factions delayed proceedings Monday. Closed session starts today.

Party convention sees demands for representation beyond the constitutional 33 percent.

Delegates will deliberate on political, organisational, financial and statute amendment reports before nominations open for chairperson and the 99-member central committee ahead of Tuesday’s voting.

Top positions expected to be settled through consensus, but multiple contenders are eying office bearer positions.

The national jamboree of the party formed four years ago begins Sunday, where it will define its policy line and elect new leadership.

Discussions on revising the party statute dominate secretariat meeting as leaders seek to institutionalise recent mergers and political alignment.

The party also decides to increase office-bearer numbers and widen nominated membership to accommodate new entrants and internal adjustments.

The party’s first general convention is set to endorse ‘constitutional socialism’, ban nepotism and expand the central committee to 136 members.

Rabi Lamichhane held consultations with PM Shah Sunday, and convened an all-party meeting Monday in a bid to end parliamentary standoff.

Krishna Hari Pushkar, posted at the Vice-President’s Office, was released after police questioning over a message sent directly to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.