Nepali Congress dispute spills to streets as Election Commission recognises Gagan Thapa

Jan 16, 2026

Nepal's Election Commission recognised Gagan Thapa as Nepali Congress president after a special convention, rejecting rival claims by Sher Bahadur Deuba's faction. Deuba supporters...

"Nepal needs mature leadership": NC President Gagan Thapa after casting vote

Mar 05, 2026

Nepali Congress President and Prime Ministerial candidate Gagan Thapa cast his vote in Kathmandu during the 2026 elections, calling for "mature leadership." Amidst high...

Special convention starts in Kathmandu amid widening intra-party rift within Nepali Congress ahead of March polls

Jan 11, 2026

The two-day event began on Sunday afternoon with the active involvement of general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. Acting party president...

Nepali Congress on verge of split ahead of March polls; special convention to elect new top officials

Jan 13, 2026

Nepali Congress faces a possible split as a special convention in Kathmandu begins electing new top leaders ahead of March polls. General Secretary Gagan...

Gorkha Janamukti Morcha youth wing protests against Bimal Gurung for supporting Mamata Banerjee

Oct 25, 2020

Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], October 25 : Post the exit of Bimal Gurung's faction of Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) from the National Democratic Alliance...

Nepali Congress special convention extended till Tuesday as leadership selection looms

Jan 12, 2026

Nepali Congress extended its closed-door session until Tuesday as discussions continue on reports by general secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. Leadership selection...