RPP rift deepens in Bagmati as rival faction seeks action against five lawmakers
The dispute centres on whether the party should support the provincial government, with rival factions now claiming authority over the party’s parliamentary wing.
The dispute centres on whether the party should support the provincial government, with rival factions now claiming authority over the party’s parliamentary wing.
The RSP chair says the Bhotekoshi floods should be declared a national climate-related disaster and calls for a special all-party parliamentary committee to oversee the response and long-term recovery.
Sudan Gurung says Gen Z protesters were killed by state forces and warns against attempts to distort the movement’s history.
The RSP chair urges citizens to hold those in power accountable and turn public anger into a force for change as the movement marks its first anniversary.
NC establishment side agrees to consider Shekhar Koirala’s five-point proposal as party seeks to hold its 15th general convention with all factions on board.
In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, leaders urged a coordinated response to the Bhotekoshi disaster as opposition parties criticised delays in tunnel rescues.
Senior party leaders push for structural and leadership changes, but party chair Oli refuses to back down.
Despite its pledge to tackle corruption, the government has yet to amend the CIAA Act to define ‘policy decisions’ and close a loophole that critics say shields high-level wrongdoing from probe.
Nearly two months after its first general convention, the ruling party still has vacant positions in its office-bearer team, central committee, secretariat and departments.
Central committee meeting names new office-bearers and department heads, and expands party secretariat.
Chief anti-graft commissioner Rai admits the government had engaged them in a discussion on passport prosecution.
More than 327,000 members have yet to renew, as party leaders cite dissatisfaction, few opportunities for young cadres and a push to clean up outdated membership rolls.
Analysts argue the move reflects the former Congress president’s desperate bid to reclaim relevance, not a genuine shift in values.
The Nepali Communist Party leader secured 21 votes in the 40-member provincial assembly, with 13 lawmakers voting against him and two remaining neutral.
Sudan Gurung urges ruling party MPs to back the government and direct Home Ministry complaints to his personal secretary.
Leaders pushing for changes in the party turn Oli’s dismissive remark into a satirical campaign, inviting supporters to Chyasal party office for tea.
The Gagan Thapa-led establishment faction has deployed 85 election officers across 77 districts, while Deuba supporters claim the process should be postponed until court decides on their review petition.
Party president Gagan Thapa insists the October 2-5 convention will proceed as planned as the rival faction seeks a court order to halt the process pending a Supreme Court review.
After weeks of pressure from opposition parties, Speaker Aryal has ordered the prime minister to appear in the House on August 26 amid a prolonged dispute over his repeated absence and controversial remarks.
Disagreement over the proposal delays the Nepali Congress gathering’s conclusions and forces the postponement of a scheduled press conference.