A clause in the UML statute bars fresh faces from even contesting an office bearer position.

Chief says ‘colour revolution sought to weaken Nepal’s sovereignty, my party’.

UML chief KP Oli reiterated that dissolution of the House was unconstitutional and vowed to ensure its restoration.

Party chair KP Sharma Oli inaugurates the convention hoisting the party flag amid tight security arrangements.

Says the September Gen Z uprising resulted from the politics of negation.

The September Gen Z movement is recognised as ‘jana andolan’, a third after 1990 and 2006 movements.

Lingden-led RPP and Thapa-led RPP-Nepal are exploring avenues for unity.

Vice-chair Pandey, close to leadership contender Pokhrel, says they will agree to a larger secretariat if Oli agrees to two-term and age limits.

Supreme Court has reversed envoy recalls, scrapping of land commission, NEA chief’s transfer, sacking of officials.

The pro-Hindu Kingdom leader says if his demands are not met, election cannot take place.

Rival Ishwar Pokhrel camp accuses party chief KP Oli of stifling internal democracy and centralising power.

The former prime minister and then home minister have cited their busy schedules for not appearing before the rights watchdog.

New forces agree on the need for unity to defeat traditional parties.

Party hopes House restoration call will keep government and Gen Z on their toes while it quietly prepares for polls.

The Congress leader has the backing of the province’s seven-party alliance.

Loktantrik Samajbadi steps aside, paving the way for Krishna Prasad Yadav.

A group of senior leaders supporting Ishwar Pokhrel meet KP Oli at Gundu to complain about ‘unfair’ election process.

Constitutional bench orders the Office of President and others to reply within a week. Interim order request rejected.

Officials doubt the feasibility of diaspora voting this time, say it will require ‘enormous homework’ and a lot of diplomatic dealings.

Several aspirants for general secretary could complicate things for the UML chief.