The CPN-UML’s central committee meeting that concluded on Friday decided to hold its 11th general convention in the second week of December. The meeting passed the political report presented by party chair KP Sharma Oli.

UML’s publicity department chief Rajendra Gautam said the party will hold the convention on December 13-15 to elect new leadership.

On the current political situation, the committee concluded that the government has failed to create a conducive environment for elections.

“With weapons looted by the police still unaccounted for, how can voters safely reach polling centres?” the party stated. “The country is pushed into a multidimensional crisis. Elections cannot take place under the current circumstances. UML demands the reinstatement of the House of Representatives.”

In his political report, Oli claimed he did not order the shooting during the Gen Z movement, which saw widespread protests on September 8 and 9 over alleged government corruption, nepotism, and control over social media. The protests escalated into violence, leaving 17 protesters dead in Kathmandu and 2 in Itahari on September 8, and Oli resigned as prime minister on September 9 as the country witnessed unrest across the country.

The report also highlighted that more than 1,200 weapons and nearly 100,000 rounds of ammunition seized during the Gen Z protests remain unaccounted for. Oli added that over 5,000 escaped prisoners are again engaged in criminal activities, creating fear and insecurity in society.

“The morale of the police has been shattered due to the loss of their fallen and injured colleagues, looted weapons, and destroyed infrastructure,” the report said. “Incidents of brutal killings and attacks are increasing. The government has failed to maintain law and order.”

The report further claimed that individuals close to the government continue to incite violence, and the government’s silence raises serious concerns. Oli also criticised the interim government for making no progress in organising the elections scheduled for March 5 and failing to invite political parties for discussions even after an all-party meeting convened by President Ramchandra Paudel.