KATHMANDU, Sept 20: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretaries Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Gagan Thapa have presented two options for immediate action to restructure the party, signaling a push for introspection and renewal within the party ranks. The proposals were tabled during a meeting of the NC Executive Committee on Friday.
Highlighting the need for self-review, reflection, and renewed commitment, the leaders stressed that acknowledging past mistakes and weaknesses is crucial for a fundamental transformation of the party.
Drawing inspiration from the youth-led movement on September 8 and 9, they said the party now carries the responsibility to build a governance-oriented and corruption-free society. They also underlined the importance of investigating public losses caused by infiltration and undesirable activities during the protests, punishing those responsible, and rebuilding the affected structures.
“After a long struggle, it is the duty of the Nepali people to protect the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and guide the country towards progress through democratic processes,” the General Secretaries said. “From its founding to the present day, the Congress has upheld core political values—nonviolence, civil liberties, and the rule of law—even in the most challenging times. It is our responsibility to continue safeguarding these principles.”
In line with this vision, Sharma and Thapa emphasized both regular and special conventions as avenues to reinvigorate the party. They noted that, according to the party statute, the current Executive Committee’s term ends in December. “Extending the term is not feasible under the current circumstances. A regular convention can be held by the end of Mangsir 2082 (mid-December 2025). During this period, we should maintain current active members, allow a one-month window for new memberships, and conduct the convention with these members,” they suggested.
At the same time, the leaders proposed that, given the extraordinary situation, the Central Executive Committee could take immediate action to convene a special convention and elect new leadership. They reminded that the statute permits either the Central Executive Committee—or 40% of Central Convention members submitting a written request with justified reasons—to convene a special convention within three months of such a request.
With these proposals, Sharma and Thapa signal a decisive moment for the NC, advocating both accountability and revitalization to steer the party towards a more transparent and democratic future.