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Swarnim Wagle, a Nepali Congress leader and renowned economist, has left the party. Wagle announced his separation from the party through a social media post, creating ripples in the digital forum where both his admirers and critics traded blows over his move. Citing the main reason behind the loss of his love for the party, Wagle wrote: “I have decided to part ways with the Nepali Congress, with which I had been associated since the mid-1980s.” 

“Congress has now turned into an incompetent gang of family members,” the youth leader wrote in his astute observation, noting that he had played a significant role in improving the Congress’ economic policies and planning in various capacities over the decades.  “During my indirect association with the party spanning 30 years and direct contribution of 10 years, I conducted several intellectual-theoretical discussions and training. At the same time, I played a role in expanding international legitimacy for the party,” he pointed out.

Wagle ‘felt proud’ to note that both Sushil Koirala and Sher Bahadur Deuba had appointed him at the National Planning Commission. Giving himself a pat on his back for a job well done, Wagle noted that he had been able to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to him and enhance Nepal’s prestige. 

Elaborating on his future plans, Wagle said he will be active in a new public role with the beginning of the new year, carrying forward the agendas of democracy and economic progress on the foundation of good governance. 

The Nepali Congress has decided to field Govinda Bhattarai in Tanahun-1 and Jit Narayan Shrestha in Chitwan-2 in the by-election to the member of the House of Representatives scheduled for April 23. A meeting of the NC Central Work Execution Committee held at the party headquarters in Sanepa this morning made the decision to this effect, said Chief Secretary of NC Party Office Krishna Prasad Poudel. However, the decision would be taken later regarding the candidate in Bara-2, he said. Tanahun-1 has remained vacant after HoR member Ram Chandra Poudel was elected to the post of the President. Similarly, Bara-2 has remained vacant after Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav was elected to the post of Vice-President. Likewise, Chitwan-2 has remained vacant following a citizenship dispute of Rabi Lamichhane. The Election Commission has made preparations to hold by-election in these three constituencies on April 23.  

The government has decided to resolve border issues with India and China through diplomatic efforts. In the Common Minimum Program, the 10-party alliance led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that it would resolve the border issues with the neighboring countries in Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, Kalapani and other areas through diplomatic means. The government has decided to increase the border security post for the effective management and regulation of the border.  

The 10-party alliance led by Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal gave a final shape to the draft of the Common Minimum Program (CMP) of the government. Prime Minister Dahal has included the issue related to transitional justice in the program with a priority. The alliance has committed to conclude the remaining works of the peace process and transitional justice within two years. The government has a policy to manage compensation and rehabilitation for the conflict victims for the same. The government has also included a policy in the Common Minimum Program to implement the agreement made with various concerned authorities to give a final shape to the peace process. It has been mentioned in the Common Minimum Program that a commission would be formed by endorsing the bill to amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act and to provide necessary source and manpower.