Gagan Thapa Elected Nepali Congress President as Special Convention Unanimously Picks New Leadership - english.pardafas.com

The Nepali Congress has elected a new Central Working Committee under the leadership of Gagan Kumar Thapa through its Special General Convention, marking a significant leadership transition within the country’s oldest democratic party. The Special Convention, which began on Sunday, concluded late Wednesday night with the unanimous selection of the new central leadership. The consensus-based outcome was presented as an effort to restore unity and organizational stability after a prolonged period of internal dispute. Gagan Kumar Thapa was elected party president, while Bishwo Prakash Sharma and Pushpa Bhusal were chosen as vice-presidents. Pradeep Paudel and Gururaj Ghimire were elected as general secretaries. The convention also finalized the appointment of assistant general secretaries, ensuring broad representation across gender, caste, ethnicity, and regional lines. Dila Sangraula was selected from the women’s category, Prakash Rasaili from the Dalit community, Bahadur Singh Lama representing indigenous nationalities, and Udaya Shamsher Rana from the Khas-Arya group. Mukta Kumari Yadav was chosen from the Madhesi community, Farmullah Mansur from the Muslim community, Yogendra Chaudhary representing the Tharu community, and Karna Bahadur Budha from the backward regions category. Party leaders said the inclusive leadership structure reflects the Nepali Congress’s commitment to internal democracy and social representation. The newly elected Central Working Committee is expected to focus on organizational reform, political consolidation, and preparations for upcoming electoral challenges. The conclusion of the Special Convention with a unanimous leadership selection is being viewed within the party as a crucial step toward overcoming internal rifts and reasserting the Nepali Congress’s role in national politics.The post Gagan Thapa Elected Nepali Congress President as Special Convention Unanimously Picks New Leadership first appeared on epardafas.com.