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Nepali Congress has made its manifesto public in the lead up to the House of Representatives elections. 

The manifesto was made public today from Janakpurdham.

The manifesto was made public in the presence of party President Gagan Kumar Thapa, Vice President and coordinator of the election mobilization committee Bishwaprakash Sharma, Vice President Pushpa Bhusal, and Madhes Province president along with senior leaders.

In the context of the manifesto being made public, the Nepali Congress held a press conference at the party office in Sanepa today and informed about the points of the Vision 10. 

The Nepali Congress has stated that it aims to form a democratic government with a majority, dedicated to the public interest.

At the press conference, Party Spokesperson Devraj Chalise said that the Congress wants the performance to be evaluated based on the implementation of the plan mentioned in the manifesto. 

The Congress claims that it is committed to not only showing the pledge but also implementing it and putting into practice the slogan of a prosperous Nepal and respected Nepalis.

Called the 'Congress pledge', the manifesto has been presented in simple terms as a summary of ‘Vision Ten’. The 10 visions include a Nepal where people can live with dignity, a Nepal where people can dream, a Nepal that encourages job creation, a Nepal of farmers who feed the people and make the country known, a Nepal that provides medicine and shelter, a Nepal where children do not have to bear the financial burden, a Nepal where the rule of law is in effect, a modern Nepal that is proud of its origins, a self-respecting Nepal that the world respects and a Nepal that thrives on prosperity.

The virtual meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC)'s Central Working Committee (CWC) held today endorsed the party's manifesto for the March 5 elections to the House of Representatives (HoR). 

The meeting presided over by party President Gagan Kumar Thapa unanimously passed the party's manifesto, informed Krishna Prasad Dulal, Acting Chief Secretary. 

The NC is set to officially unveil the manifesto today at a special ceremony in Janakpur. 

Party President Thapa, Vice-President Bishwo Prakash Sharma among other central leaders are scheduled to address the manifesto unveiling ceremony, it has been said. . 

Devraj Chalise, party's Spokesperson, asserted that the manifesto unveiling ceremony to be held in the historic and cultural city of Janakpurdham is not merely a political program but a historic opportunity intended to convey a message of Madhesh's dignity, inclusive democracy and national unity.

He shared that a press conference will be organized later today at the party's central office in Sanepa, Lalitpur to provide details about the manifesto unveiled in Janakpur. 

A briefing on the manifesto took place today at 4 pm.

The Nepali Congress has stated that strengthening the party, ensuring policy clarity, and restoring public trust are the top priorities of its current leadership.

In a press statement issued today, the party said the new leadership is committed to guiding the nation toward good governance, inclusion, and prosperity, while further advancing political awareness.

Through the statement, the party leadership has urged everyone to support its campaign to promote 'democratic norms and values'.

The party has called upon those who believe in building alternative forces, as well as social dignitaries from various sectors including medicine, education, law, information technology, agriculture, labor, industry, and civil society who wish to contribute to social transformation by engaging in political processes, to support and help make the party’s campaign successful.

“The Nepali Congress has always remained a democratic forum, a confluence of thoughts, ideologies, conscience, and commitment, where institutional norms are placed above personal interests. Transparency, accountability, and policy-based politics will be implemented and promoted. We believe that new ideas, fresh energy, and the participation of experienced individuals are essential for strengthening the nation and democracy,” the statement reads.

The Supreme Court has denied interim order on a writ petition filed on leadership dispute of the Nepali Congress (NC).

A writ petition was filed against Election Commission's recognition of Gagan Thapa as the NC President elected from the special general convention.

A hearing was conducted in the single bench of Justice Sunil Kumar Pokharel on Tuesday. 

The group led by Sher Bahadur Deuba had challenged the Election Commission's decision to confer authenticity on Thapa-led NC, but the court denied interim order sought in favour of Deuba.

The Justice argued that the writ warranted a remedy of constitutional questions associated with politics via final hearing, so interim order was not necessary. 

Justice Pokharel, however, ordered written responses on the case, giving it a prior right of hearing within 15 days of submission of the written responses.  

Shravan Kumar Shrestha had lodged the petition as an authorized representative of NC leaders Deuba and Purna Bahadur Khadka against Thapa's election as NC President, arguing that the special convention and Election Commission's recognition of Thapa were illegal.

The Election Commission has formally recognized the working committee of the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa.

A meeting of the Commission held on Friday granted official recognition to the Thapa-led committee, including authorization to use the party’s four-star flag and its election symbol, the tree.

With this decision, Thapa has officially become the President of the Nepali Congress.

Recently, a Special General Convention was held at Bhrikutimandap under the leadership of then General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma.

The convention elected a new working committee under the headship of Thapa. 

Acting President of the Nepali Congress Purna Bahadur Khadka has called for a swift resolution to the disputes within the party, emphasizing the importance of adhering to past decisions and the precedents set by the Election Commission. 

Today, he visited the Commission accompanied by a majority of the office-bearers and members from the Central Committee elected from the party's 14th General Convention, where they submitted party documents and sought resolution of the ongoing issues. 

Khadka made it clear that any determination of Congress's official status that contradicts the Commission's previous decisions regarding party splits would be deemed invalid. 

In light of various news reports concerning Congress from multiple media sources, he presented a report to Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari, indicating that 885 convention delegates had retracted their signatures in relation to a special convention. 

Congress leader Dr Shekhar Koirala expressed optimism that the party's official status would be resolved through democratic processes and noted that the entire central committee was present to support this request. 

He pointed out that no commissioner could attain official status by initiating the election programme at Tundikhel, expressing confidence that the resolution of Congress's disputes would also follow similar principles. 

After receiving the submitted documents, Acting Chief Commissioner Bhandari remarked that the commission would reach a decision in accordance with legal standards and procedures, and he encouraged active involvement in all election activities.

A Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the Nepali Congress has begun in Sanepa, Lalitpur. 

The meeting, chaired by the party Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka, is being attended by office-bearers and members of the Central Working Committee.

The schedule for election of a new leadership of the Nepali Congress party has been announced at the Special General Convention of the party underway in the federal capital.

The election committee formed under the Nepali Congress Special General Convention has set the time for candidate nominations until 9:15 am today. Remaining election procedures will come into effect immediately, shared coordinator of the election committee, senior advocate Sitaram KC.

In the election to be held as per the party's prevailing statute, voting will be held for the posts of one president, two vice presidents, two general secretaries, eight joint general secretaries and 121 central members. 

The election committee was formed under the coordination of senior advocate KC as per the provision of a five-member election committee in the working procedures made by the special general convention.

There are currently 4,635 general convention delegates eligible to vote for a new leadership of the party.

The Special General Convention being held at the joint initiative of General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Biswaprakash Sharma is underway since January 11.

Originally scheduled to be held for two days, it was extended to basically allow time for negotiations with the establishment faction of the party, which was opposed to the special general convention called by more than the required 50 per cent of the general convention delegates.

The closed session of the Nepali Congress Special General Convention has formed a five-member election committee.

The election committee has been formed under the coordination of advocate Sitaram KC, dissolving the previous election committee.

The committee will determine the election procedures/guidelines and conduct the election.

The committee has been formed to take ahead the process of selecting new leadership from the general convention.

General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma presented political and organizational reports in Monday’s closed session. 

A closed session of the Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress endorsed the SGC Working Procedure, 2082 on Monday. 

The closed session going on at Bhrikutimandap in the federal capital proposed the dissolution of the existing Central Executive Committee. 

According to the endorsed document, the term of the Central Executive Committee elected by the 14th General Convention (Dec10–14, 2021) has already expired. 

The document further stated that a new Central Executive Committee will be elected until the 15th General Convention is convened.

As per the approved working procedure, the Party President shall chair the Special Central General Convention. 

In the absence of the President, the senior-most member present, based on age, shall preside over the session.

Likewise, for the facilitation and continuity of the closed session under the Special General Convention, a five-member presidium shall be elected.

The closed session of the Special General Convention of the Nepali Congress (NC) underway in Kathmandu endorsed the SGC working procedure–2082 on Monday. 

The two-day convention began on Sunday, and the closed session commenced earlier today.

During the closed session, General Secretary Bishwo Prakash Sharma presented a report titled “Nation changed, and NC to be changed: A new journey towards harmony and prosperity.” 

As many as 2,662 general convention representatives of the Nepali Congress have registered their names in favor of the special general convention (SGC) that began at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu.

Eight stalls were set up on the first day of the event organized by a faction of NC supporting SGC. 

The general convention representatives had begun registering their names in favor of the SGC since 9 am Sunday.

Event coordination committee coordinator Yubraj Pandey informed the number of leaders in favor of SGC from Koshi Province stood 425, while from Madhes Province 446, from Bagmati Province 432, from Gandaki Province 296, from Lumbini Province 398, from Karnali Province 134, from Sudurpaschim Province 148, and Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur) 178 and from sister organizations, well wishers and liaison committees 195.

The registration will resume from 8 am on Monday, it was informed. 

The Nepali Congress leaders, who are in favour of the party's special general convention, have called for the special general convention as per party's statute.

Organizing a press conference today, they shared that the special general convention will be held on January 11 and 12. 

The leaders determined that the special general convention was indispensable to make the NC strong, dynamic and in favor of the people in the existing difficult political scenario as well as to rebuild the party along with political policy making. 

Out of total general convention representatives, 54.58 percent (2,488) representatives had registered applications at the party office on October 15, 2025, demanding a special general convention. 

Though the Article 17 (1) of the party statute has clearly mentioned that the party's 15th general convention should be held within December 1, 2025, it was not held on the slated date, argued the leaders. 

There is a provision that a special general convention should be called within three months if 40 percent members of the general convention make written requests for the same. 

Central committee members--Ajay Babu Siwakoti, Pratima Gautam, Prakash Snehi, Devraj Chalise, Jagadish Narsingh KC, Subas Pokharel, Manoj Mani Achary, among others said no one has the right to neglect such demand.

They also urged all central general convention representatives to participate in the special  general convention

Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to forge alliance with other political parties in the National Assembly election to be held on January 25. 

A meeting of the NC Central Work Execution Committee today took the decision to this effect, informed party chief-secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel. 

In today's meeting, general secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa, assistant general secretaries, Farmullah Mansoor and Jeewan Pariyar gave their opinion. 

Paudel informed that the committee's meeting will resume at 9 am on Wednesday.

Nepali Congress has urged National Assembly Chairman  Narayan Prasad Dahal to immediately call a session of the upper house of the Federal Parliament. 

A team led by the Nepali Congress National Assembly Chief Whip Krishna Bahadur Rokaya today called on Chairman Dahal to inform him about the decision of the Congress Parliamentary Party and made this request.

National Assembly members Kamala Devi Pant, Kiran Babu Shrestha, Bishnu Sapkota and Padam Pariyar, among others, participated in the meeting.

Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party meeting held on December 25 had decided to urge the National Assembly Chair Dahal  to convene a session, stating that the House of Representatives, the lower house, was dissolved unconstitutionally amid the changed political situation in the country.

The party has demanded the immediate convening of a National Assembly session, saying such a meeting is necessary because the Assembly is the only active body within the sovereign federal parliament that represents the voice of the people.

Nepali Congress leader Chandra Bhandari has announced his candidacy for the post of President at the party's 15th general convention.

Bhandari announced his candidacy for the party President via social media on Wednesday, saying that he is ready to move ahead in line with the interests of the people, values of democracy, and organizational needs.

Earlier, General Secretary Gagan Thapa had announced his candidacy for the post of President.