Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol congratulated Prime Minister Sushila Karki on her historic appointment as Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, urging her to rise above retribution and lead with justice, unity, and good governance.
Chief Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal assured that Nepal’s bureaucracy is ready to cooperate with the new civilian government, with essential services running smoothly, security managed by the Nepal Army, and damage assessments in progress.
Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa apologized for the September 8–9 incidents, accepting party responsibility and pledging accountability, reconstruction, and reform to address protesters’ demands and strengthen democracy.
The Janamat Party has lost its parliamentary presence after all five remaining lawmakers resigned collectively from Nepal’s House of Representatives. The decision comes after party chair Dr. CK Raut’s earlier resignation.
Gagan Kumar Thapa has called for a high-level commission to investigate corruption in Nepal, criticized the government’s crackdown on protests, and opposed the Social Media Directive 2080.
The CPN-UML Statute Convention in Lalitpur entered its second day at Sunrise Hall, with political, organizational, and amendment reports presented, followed by group discussions and preparations for elections.
The CPN-UML will hold its Secretariat meeting on September 4 in Kathmandu to discuss and approve key documents before the party’s second Statute Convention in Godavari.
CPN (Maoist Centre) General Secretary Dev Gurung has urged Nepal to remain alert to possible strategic or military dimensions within the U.S.-funded MCC project.
CPN (Maoist Centre) Vice-Chairperson Pampha Bhusal has stressed that festivals like Teej should not remain limited to tradition but also promote Nepal’s democratic achievements and social progress through songs, art, and cultural expression.
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak stressed that dialogue and agreement are the only ways to resolve Nepal’s conflicts, warning against attempts to undermine the constitution.