The UML has begun its three-day general convention in Bhaktapur to elect party leadership for the next five years, with delegates divided over leadership continuity and transition.
Civil society leaders have warned that Nepal is in a sensitive political phase and urged all sides to avoid confusion, misinformation, and unconstitutional demands ahead of the February 21 election.
The UML plans to allocate 10% youth representation in its Central Committee as the party restructures leadership ahead of the upcoming General Convention.
The Nepal Gen-Z Front has called for the immediate dismissal of Chief Personal Secretary Adarsha Kumar Shrestha, alleging he appointed relatives to roles within the Prime Minister’s Secretariat.
CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has alleged that the government and several political groups deliberately intervened in a peaceful event in Bara. Addressing a mass assembly in Kathmandu, he said UML leaders faced obstruction at Simara Airport and accused authorities of misreporting the incident.
A recent video reveals Durga Prasai asking religious leaders for financial support just days before his arrest. Bank CEOs also confirmed receiving similar requests as authorities examine his statements, alleged incitement, and activities linked to his nationwide campaign.
Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has recommended an ordinance that would suspend parliamentary hearings for constitutional appointments during the House dissolution, placing President Ramchandra Poudel in a difficult decision-making position.
Former office-bearers of the Nepali Communist Party met in Parisdanda to discuss province-level unification message events and advance organizational integration.
CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli questioned the democratic legitimacy of the current government, saying it was formed through anarchic incidents and is restricting election activities.
Political tension in Madhes Province has escalated after UML leader Saroj Kumar Yadav was sworn in as Chief Minister at a hotel, prompting protests and a Supreme Court case. The move has placed the CPN-UML under intense political and ethical scrutiny.