
NC will accept people’s verdict, says spokesperson Chalise
Nepali Congress spokesperson Devraj Chalise has said the party will accept the people’s verdict as a responsible democratic political force and stated that the country’s future is linked to the NC. He made the remarks at a news conference held at the...

NC chair Thapa says party has vision, commitment and plan to transform country
Nepali Congress chair Gagan Kumar Thapa has said the party possesses the vision, determination and plans needed to transform the country. Speaking while meeting voters in Sarlahi constituency-4, where he is contesting for a House of Representatives s...

Kamal Thapa says Nepali Congress also carries leftist ideology
Rastriya Prajatantra Party leader and former deputy prime minister Kamal Thapa has said he considers the Nepali Congress a force that carries leftist ideology. He made the remark while speaking at a programme in Kathmandu on Saturday. Thapa stated th...

RPP manifesto presents ‘Prithvipath’ as original roadmap for nation building
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party has unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21. Party chair Rajendra Lingden released the RPP manifesto at the party’s central office in Dhumbarahi, stating that th...

Lingden Says RPP Will Challenge ‘Plunder and Exclusion Politics’ as Party Unveils Sankalpa Patra
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party has unveiled its Sankalpa Patra, with chair Rajendra Lingden saying the party will present itself strongly in parliament and on the streets against what he described as plunder and exclusion politics carried out in the ...

Kulman Ghising Claims Kathmandu Will Become Ujyalo Nepal Party Stronghold
Ujyalo Nepal Party chair Kulman Ghising has said Kathmandu will become his party’s stronghold, claiming that major leaders of other parties chose to contest elections outside the capital because they feared voters there would not trust them. Addressi...

Pradip Paudel Says Emotion Dominating Over Maturity in Current Politics
Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradip Paudel has said that emotion is currently outweighing maturity in Nepali politics. Speaking at an interaction in Kathmandu on Saturday between Nepali Congress candidate Paudel and intellectual and professional...

Janaki Gurung Warns NRNA Could Face Bigger Crisis if Old Election System Is Retained
Former Non-Resident Nepali Association secretary general and activist Janaki Gurung has warned that moving ahead with the organisation’s general convention without clarity on the election system could push the NRNA into another crisis. She expressed ...

Prachanda Faces Test in Rukum East Election as Bid to Retain Stronghold Tightens
As the Rukum East election on Fagun 21 approaches, the district has once again become a focal point of national politics. CPN leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, who has repeatedly won from this constituency, is finding his path to victory less stra...

Nine former ministers contesting House of Representatives election in Karnali
Nine former ministers from Karnali have entered the race for the upcoming House of Representatives election across the province’s 12 constituencies. The candidates include former federal ministers Janardan Sharma, Shakti Bahadur Basnet, Khadga Bahadu...

Prachanda visits Chunbang meeting site during Rukum East voter outreach
CPN chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ visited Bheridanda in Chunbang, the site of a past Maoist central committee meeting, during his voter outreach programme in Rukum East today. Prachanda, a House of Representatives candidate from Rukum East, re...

Election campaign intensifies in Jhapa–5 as candidates step up door-to-door outreach
Election activities in Jhapa–5 are intensifying as the House of Representatives election approaches, with candidates and party workers actively visiting voters’ homes. Leaders and representatives from various political parties have accelerated door-t...

Congress preparing to unveil election manifesto on Sunday
Nepali Congress is preparing to make its election manifesto public tomorrow (Sunday) for the House of Representatives member election scheduled for Falgun 21. In a statement issued Friday, the party said the manifesto will be unveiled at 2 pm at its ...

JSP-Nepal Chairman Yadav says constitutional amendment essential to resolve political problems
Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal Chairman Upendra Yadav has said a constitutional amendment is essential to resolve the country’s existing political problems. Speaking at a programme held Friday to unveil the party’s election manifesto, Yadav said federa...

Law Minister Sinha says making women employers and leaders is essential for inclusive economic growth
Law Minister Anil Kumar Sinha has said it is essential not only to provide women with employment opportunities but also to enable them to become employers and leaders. Addressing the IME Life Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2026 in Kathmandu ...

RPP leader Khatri joins Nepali Congress in Rukum West
Kali Bahadur Khatri, a mayoral candidate of Chaurjahari Municipality in Rukum West from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party in the 2079 local elections, has joined the Nepali Congress after leaving his former party. Ward chair of Nepali Congress Chaurjaha...

Prime Minister reviews election preparations in Taplejung, interacts with locals in Pathibhara and Phungling
Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday interacted with local residents and officials in Pathibhara and Phungling of Taplejung while reviewing election preparations and assessing conditions in Himalayan districts. After offering prayers at the Pathibh...

Home Minister calls for Immigration Act amendment and visa system digitalisation
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said an amendment to the Immigration Act is necessary to introduce a law suited to present needs. Speaking at a meeting of the National Assembly on Friday, he discussed the study report on the Immigration Act, 2049 ...

Home minister calls for united effort to ensure free and fair elections
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal held discussions with officials of the Municipal Association of Nepal, the National Association of Rural Municipalities Nepal and the District Coordination Committee Federation Nepal on peace and security, elections and...

JSP Nepal unveils election manifesto
Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal has released its election manifesto for the House of Representatives election 2082, outlining priorities including federalism, equality, social justice, prosperity and socialism. The manifesto, issued under the slogan “To...

RPP chair Lingden urges voters to think carefully before casting ballots
Rastriya Prajatantra Party chair Rajendra Lingden has urged voters to think carefully before voting in the House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21. Addressing the fourth national convention of the Sri Vaishnav Youth Council Nepal in...

Chief Information Commissioner says chief secretary indifferent to information classification
Chief Information Commissioner Dr Suresh Prasad Acharya has said a study has begun on laws that conflict with the right to information, while accusing the chief secretary of showing little interest in classifying information. He said the National Inf...

Former king Shah returns to Kathmandu from Jhapa, receives grand welcome
Former king Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah returned to Kathmandu from Jhapa after four months and was welcomed by monarchist and nationalist supporters at Tribhuvan International Airport. Supporters gathered in large numbers from the airport’s main gate a...

National Assembly member Gurung questions election environment and halt of development budget
National Assembly member Durga Gurung has raised concerns over the fairness of the upcoming election and the prevailing electoral environment. Speaking at Friday’s National Assembly meeting, she said the atmosphere has not become as encouraging as ex...

Election alone cannot resolve political problems, says National Assembly member Sharki
National Assembly member Gopi Bahadur Sharki has expressed doubt that the upcoming election alone will fully resolve the country’s existing political problems. Speaking at Friday’s National Assembly meeting, he said that observations of voters’ psych...

National Assembly member Bhatt urges government to ensure fear-free and fair elections
National Assembly member Sharada Devi Bhatt has called on the government to ensure that the upcoming election is conducted in a fear-free, impartial and fraud-free environment. Speaking at Friday’s National Assembly meeting, she drew attention to the...

Congress moving forward representing new generation, says General Secretary Ghimire
Nepali Congress General Secretary Gururaj Ghimire has said the party is moving ahead representing a new generation. Speaking after assuming office at the party headquarters in Sanepa for the first time following his election through a special general...

Proposal urges Congress to include 41 health sector commitments in manifesto
A proposal has been submitted urging the Nepali Congress to incorporate 41 health-related commitments in its manifesto being prepared for the House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21. The party said drafting of the manifesto has reac...

Aam Janata Party unveils manifesto with governance and economic reform pledges
The Aam Janata Party has released its Manifesto 2082 targeting the upcoming House of Representatives election, outlining proposals ranging from systemic political change to plans to develop Nepal as a global IT hub. The party said the document is bas...

Media’s role crucial for fair and credible elections, says EC Secretary Raut
Election Commission Secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut has said the role of mass media will be decisive in ensuring the upcoming periodic elections are conducted in a free, fair and credible manner. Speaking at an interaction programme organized by the c...

Election Commission says all preparations complete for Falgun 21 polls
The Election Commission has stated that all necessary preparations for the election scheduled for Falgun 21 have been completed. Speaking at a training programme in Kathmandu, Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said ballot printin...

Congress urges public support for campaign to strengthen democratic values
The Nepali Congress has said the party, under the leadership of President Gagan Kumar Thapa, is giving high priority to organizational strengthening, policy clarity and restoring public trust. In a statement issued today, party spokesperson Devaraj C...

Prime Minister Karki arrives in Taplejung to review election preparations
Prime Minister Sushila Karki arrived in Taplejung today to receive updates on preparations for the House of Representatives election, security arrangements and district activities. She visited Pathibhara Temple this morning and performed पूजा. After ...

Election preparations intensify in Makwanpur ahead of Falgun 21 vote
Preparations are being intensified in Makwanpur for the House of Representatives member election scheduled for Falgun 21. Provincial Election Officer Hariprasad Dhakal said ballot boxes used in previous elections are being readied for reuse, with cle...