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CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has pointed out the need of taking labor and production together by building strong relationships with the people.

Inaugurating the 'YCL in labor and production' campaign organized by YCL Nepal Central Committee at Balkumari ground of Sunakothi in Lalitpur today, Chair Dahal urged YCL members to help stop possible destruction from incessant rainfall, flood and landslide.

"Conspiracy has been hatched to reverse the change and it can be made unsuccessful. Significant changes can be achieved with participation of youth. It should be forwarded as a campaign", he argued.

Vice-Chairperson Pampha Bhusal, In-charge of Bagmati Province Saral Sahayatri, central members Hari Dahal, Ramkaji Maharjan, among others were present on the occasion. 

YCL Nepal In-Charge Ram Prasad Sapkota 'Deepshikha' shared that the campaign would be launched across the country in Shrawan and Bhadra, adding the campaign has been launched in 50 districts today itself.

YCL Nepal would carry out activities giving priority to production, labor and disaster management, he opined.

CPN (Maoist Center) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said his party is ready to support a constitutional amendment and has proposed a seven-point agenda for it. Speaking during a special address in the House of Representatives on Monday, Dahal expressed dissatisfaction with the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, saying they had pledged to amend the Constitution when forming the current coalition government but have not acted accordingly.

Leader of main opposition Dahal outlined seven key areas where he believes constitutional amendments are necessary. These include the system of governance, the electoral system, the naming of provinces, and the demarcation of provincial boundaries along with addressing issues of identity and rights. He also emphasized the need to strengthen fiscal federalism, ensure greater inclusivity, and introduce enhanced provisions for social justice.

He said his party is prepared to fully support the government if it proceeds with a constitutional amendment on these issues. “I want to tell the government—if a two-thirds majority is lacking, our party will take responsibility to gather the required support. Move forward with confidence,” Dahal stated.

However, he also emphasized that any amendment must address long-standing dissatisfaction that has existed since the promulgation of the Constitution. He recalled that his party had expressed differing views during the Constitution’s adoption, and those concerns still need to be resolved.

“Does the government have the courage to move ahead with progressive constitutional amendments addressing the system of governance, electoral system and issues of naming and demarcating provinces, as well as ensuring identity, rights, fiscal federalism, better inclusivity and social justice?” he asked.

Dahal warned that Nepal is heading toward a multidimensional national crisis. He accused the government of being influenced by brokers and vested interests. In a special address to the House of Representatives, Dahal said the government has strayed from the commitments made during the Comprehensive Peace Accord and the drafting of the Constitution. “Are we moving forward according to the dreams we saw during the peace process?” he wondered. “Corruption, lawlessness, and systemic disorder have taken root. Public services are difficult to access, and the state has failed to protect marginalized communities.”

He expressed frustration over bills that pass unanimously in parliamentary committees but remain stalled in the House due to “political interference and backstage maneuvering.” He accused the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML of turning the Parliament into a “playground for middlemen” through collusion, calling the trend dangerous for democracy. He further claimed that the government was operating under the influence of brokers and rent-seekers, compromising even regulatory bodies.

Citing several high-profile controversies—including the Bhutanese refugee scam, stock exchange licensing issues, electricity dues waivers, protection of land mafias and questionable appointments—Dahal alleged that governance has been hijacked by vested interests. “The character of this unnatural coalition has been exposed, and the public finds it disgraceful,” he said.

Dahal also questioned whether the government is prepared to ensure transparency in critical areas such as stock exchange licensing and arms procurement by security agencies. “This government is sliding toward the total collapse of good governance,” he warned. “When the state functions under commission deals and broker influence, it becomes a threat to democracy.”

Calling for urgent reforms, Dahal urged the government to prioritize good governance, social justice and economic transformation. Without corrective measures, he cautioned, the country could face growing instability.

The meeting among Nepal’s top political leaders—Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal—has been postponed yet again.

Scheduled for 2 pm on Thursday, the tripartite talks were called off at the last minute.

This is the second postponement in as many days. A meeting originally called for Wednesday was canceled because Dahal was out of Kathmandu.

Though he returned on Thursday, the meeting was still not held.

According to sources, the decision to delay was taken after the scheduled time had already lapsed, reportedly at the Prime Minister’s initiative. 

CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that economic transformation can be achieved by proper management and operation of natural resources.

While traveling to Mustang from Myagdi, after observing Bhurung-Tatopani, Rupsey Waterfall, and Andhagalchi in Annapurna Rural Municipality this morning and interacting with local representatives and residents, he pointed out the possibility of utilising natural resources to promote tourism in the region.

"I discussed the condition of the Kaligandaki Corridor Road, the potential of natural resources, operation issues, the need for infrastructure development, and to understand the problems of the people while traveling from Pokhara to Mustang. I see the possibility of developing health tourism by preserving, promoting, and managing the natural hot springs in Myagdi," he said.

Chairman Dahal emphasized the need to identify, promote, and develop natural resources to create job opportunities in the hydropower projects being constructed in the Kaligandaki and surrounding rivers, as well as to increase tourist attraction to the mountains, waterfalls, and beautiful scenery. He said that promoting tourism can change the economic condition of citizens.

After taking a bath at the Bhurung-Tatopani hot spring pond, Chairman Dahal interacted with the chairman of Annapurna Rural Municipality, Bharat Kumar Pun, former chairman Dam Bahadur Pun, local residents, and other leaders and activists.

During the interaction, local residents demanded arrangements for safe and regular transportation by controlling landslides and preventing erosion on the Myagdi section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road.

CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has asserted that the party has been launching a campaign to reconnect it with the people in order to take the socialist revolution to a new phase by correcting the mistakes and weaknesses the party committed in the past.

At a program organised in Kathmandu today to welcome new entrants to the CPN (Maoist Center), Chair Dahal shared that the Maoist Center is in the campaign of good governance, social justice and prosperity.

"The party has been launching a campaign to reconnect the party with the people by correcting its mistakes and weaknesses. I urge all to be involved in this campaign," he mentioned.

Welcoming the leaders and cadres of Janata Samajbadi Party, Karnali, including Karnali Province Chair Devi Krishna Neupane to the party, the CPN (Maoist Center) expressed the belief that joining the party by leaders and cadres of different political parties has added energy and enthusiasm in the campaign.

He opined that people have trusted the CPN (Maoist Center), adding appropriate responsibility would be given to those joining the party.

CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged all to raise voice strongly in favour of environmental justice. 

Extending a message of best wishes on the occasion of World Environment Day today, Chair Dahal stressed that all should collaborate and coordinate to develop environment-friendly lifestyle in the country like Nepal. 

"I urge all to raise voice strongly to minimize usage of plastic, to give priority to reuse, to develop environment-friendly lifestyle and in favour of environmental justice", he mentioned. 

It was the need of hour to increase activism by creating awareness nationally and internationally for the environment conservation and reducing impacts of climate change, reads the message.

Chair Dahal argued, "The future generation will have to suffer terrible consequences if we do not take decisive efforts right now to save mountains, mountain ranges and mountain lifestyle as we as to reduce impacts of climate change." 

Sharing that plastic waste management has stood as complex challenging from urban areas to rural settlements, he opined, "All the bodies concerned should unite to resolve plastic waste management problem as it has been making long-term effects on public health, food security, water resources and eco-system. 

The CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair pointed out the need of heading the country in the path of greenery development keeping the problems of green energy, climate adaptation strategy and environment-friendly policies in centre.

CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that it is the duty of the true republicans to steadfastly stand in support of the federal democratic republican system and forward-looking change.

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of the Republic Day-2082 BS today, he stated that the unity among the pro-change forces is imperative to protect the republican system.

The Maoist Centre Chair said that political parties need to focus on fulfilling the task of transforming the economic, social, and cultural life of the Nepali people in accordance with the changed governance system by implementing the fundamental rights granted by the republican constitution.

"The establishment of the republic is based on the historical people's movement carried out with the conscious initiative of the Maoists and the participation of the oppressed masses, as well as the cooperation of other republican forces," he said, adding that the pro-republic forces should firmly stand in favor of the republic and the change fighting against the status quoits and retrograde activities.

Chairman Dahal has wished that Republic Day inspires the campaign to change the condition of the people by focusing on the development of republican thinking, style, and behavior, along with a strong unity and cooperation among republican forces.

On this occasion, he has paid tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the people's war for the establishment of the republic and has expressed respect for the sacrifice and dedication of those missing and injured combatants.

CPN (Maoist Center) Chair and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has drawn the attention of the government to arrange a  safe settlement for the people of Tilgaun in Namkha Rural Municipality-6, Humla, who are at risk of landslides.

Taking to social media, main opposition party leader Dahal said, "I want to draw the government's serious attention to ensuring immediate rescue and safe settlement for the residents of the risk areas.”

Leader Dahal urged the government to focus not only in capital-centric discussion regarding the rising risks of glacial lake outburst due to the increasing impact of climate change but also to pay attention to carrying out scientific studies and disaster preparedness works in remote areas of the country.

He said, "The occurrence of mudslides due to the glacial lake outburst has put the settlement there at risk. The water supply infrastructure, roads, and bridges have been damaged due to the landslides, and the fact that 33 local people are awaiting relief."

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a meeting on Tuesday.

During the meeting held at Khumaltar this morning, Finance Minister Paudel discussed matters related to budget for the upcoming fiscal year with Dahal, the leader of the main opposition party.

Paudel, who is also the Vice Chairman of the CPN-UML, also discussed contemporary political issues with the Maoist Center Chairman, Dahal's Secretariat informed.

Former Prime Minister and major opposition leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal  has said the government's policies and programs are far beyond the realities. 

Presenting his views on the government's policies and programs for the fiscal year 2082-83 BS (2025-26) that were presented by President Ram Chandra Paudel in  the joint meeting of the Federal Parliament on Friday (May 2), the leader accused the government of bringing the policies and programs just for the sake of formality. 

“The document neither reviews past efforts nor proposes a concrete strategy to address the present challenges. It fails to respond to the pressing needs of the people and the nation,” he stated.

Dahal argued that the language used in the policies and programs is vague, uninspiring, and serves only ceremonial purposes. He also accused the government of  failing to address critical national priorities such as agriculture, water resources, forests, tourism, education, employment, federalism, and social justice.

Underlining the need for comprehensive reconsideration of the policies and programs, he wanted the government to present pro-people and productive programs.

The document has failed to present innovative and long-term visions to promote agriculture, he said, stressing that community-based rural economy should be the priority of the government, he added. 

 He expressed unhappiness over the withdrawal of various programs  such as  ‘Decade of Investment in Agriculture Campaign,’ the ‘Partnership Programme for Production and Employment,’ the ‘Plan to Connect  Agricultural Services with Farmers’ Identity Cards,’ the ‘Himal Prosperity Entrepreneurship Programme,’ the ‘Cow and Buffalo Resource Center,’ the ‘Model Farm Establishment Programme at the Ward Level,’ and the ‘Integrated Karnali Irrigation Programme.’

He further accused the government of overlooking the expectations and needs of the marginalized communities in the policies and programmes. 

He also claimed that during his leadership, the government had presented the policies and programs capable of bringing substantive changes in the livelihoods of Dalits, women, workers, people with disabilities, marginalized and the excluded communities. 

He expressed concern over the government's decision to halt legal procedures for establishing the High-Powered Dalit Development Authority and to withdraw the Remittance-Based Entrepreneurship Programme. 

He also utilized the forum to draw the government's attention to the need to implement the citizenship right to the non-resident Nepalis with economic, social and cultural rights. 

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and CPN (Maoist Center) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a meeting on Sunday.

During the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar,  they discussed transitional justice and contemporary issues.

The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister's Human Rights Advisor Agni Kharel and Maoist Center leader Barshaman Pun.

CPN (Maoist Center) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the courage, restraint and strong determination shown by the people to rise to the disaster of the Gorkha earthquake a decade ago on this day is incomparable.

In a message shared through his social media handle today commemorating the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake, Chairman Dahal, who is also the former Prime Minister, said that although some reconstruction works have been completed, the people are still facing various challenges in education, health, drinking water, roads, infrastructure and employment.

"When I was prime minister for the second time, I made efforts for the reconstruction in the earthquake-affected areas, including Barpak. Due to the support and cooperation of the local people, many works were carried out. Significant initiatives have been taken in the field of disaster management during my third term as the PM as well," Dahal said.

The Maoist Center Chair said the trust, suggestions and inspiration received from the people have made them more responsible and committed in the reconstruction drive.

"We have been able to face disasters unitedly in the past and we still believe that we can achieve the goal of development and prosperity with a common objective," he said in the message.

CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged the government to address the genuine demands of teachers.

He also asked parliamentarians of his party to participate actively to pass the bills including the Civil Service from the Parliament.

In the Parliamentary Party meeting of the party held on Thursday, Dahal urged the government to resolve the problems, saying that he has also been holding discussions with teachers, doctors and microfinance victims, according to Dahal's private secretariat. 

He stressed that all lawmakers should be active to pass the important bills including Federal Civil Service and School Education. 

On a different note, mentioning that the CPN (Maoist Center) is getting people's trust through Tarai-Madhes Awareness Campaign, Chair Dahal added that the campaign has also made party organization stronger.

During the meeting, various issues including present political development, government's style of working, party's role and people's expectation were discussed.

CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has appealed to the teachers to continue their protest.

He was speaking at a program organized on the occasion of the 77th establishment day of the Nepal Communist Party.

Saying that the government has betrayed the teachers time and again in the past, the former Prime Minister urged them to continue their agitation.

“I would like to appeal to the teachers to continue their protest with patience. You have protested repeatedly and have been cheated over and over again. It is the responsibility of all of us to prevent that from happening this time,” Dahal said.

He accused Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of insulting the protesting teachers instead of addressing their demands.

“The teachers have been staging protests for the past two weeks. Instead of addressing their demands, the Prime Minister leading the government has been insulting them,” Dahal said, adding, “He accused Prime Minister Oli of turning a blind eye to their plight.”

CPN (Maoist Center) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has reignited his efforts to create discord within the ruling coalition, publicly claiming that the government could collapse at any moment due to growing dissatisfaction within the Nepali Congress (NC). His remarks have forced the CPN-UML Chairperson and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to publicly reaffirm the coalition’s stability.

For a brief period, Prime Minister Oli found respite as opposition parties, including Dahal, diverted their attention toward criticizing former King Gyanendra Shah amid pro-monarchy protests. However, with these protests losing momentum, Dahal has returned to his primary objective: toppling the current government and forming a new coalition with the NC. He has openly stated that it would be natural for the largest party to lead a new government, expressing his willingness to support NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba as prime minister. This has pressured Oli into urgent negotiations with senior NC leaders to secure their continued backing. 

NC leaders have publicly criticized the government’s performance, though both parties have agreed to resolve their differences.While Deuba himself may not be actively seeking to destabilize the government, Dahal’s statements have strengthened his bargaining power in key political appointments. Prime Minister Oli, once known for his uncompromising stance, now appears more flexible, offering crucial positions to the NC to maintain their support. UML leaders suspect that certain forces are working to isolate them ahead of the 2027 elections, potentially forming a grand electoral alliance against them. UML members also feel that the NC is increasingly dominating government affairs, creating unease within their ranks. 

Following the March 28 protests, pro-monarchy forces are attempting to regroup. Police recently arrested Durga Prasai, a key figure in the protests, in India’s Assam state, where he was hiding. Authorities are investigating his alleged involvement in arson, vandalism and violence during the demonstrations. The movement also appears fragmented, with Jagman Gurung’s group and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) failing to coordinate unified protests. The RPP plans to launch mass demonstrations soon and is demanding the release of its leaders, Rabindra Mishra and Dhawal Shumsher Rana, though the government has refused negotiations.

In his New Year message, the former king expressed regret over last month’s violence but framed the protests as a sign of growing public awareness about Nepal’s future. Despite skepticism about his commitment to democracy, he reiterated his support for a multi-party system and constitutional monarchy, signaling a tacit approval of the pro-monarchy movement.

Meanwhile, teachers continue to protest, demanding government action on their grievances. Despite ongoing talks, resolution seems not so close, prompting the government to prepare for a House session to pass the Education Bill.

The High-Level Economic Reform Advisory Commission, led by former Finance Secretary Rameshore Khanal, has identified declining consumption and investment as major obstacles to economic growth. 

The commission recommends immediate policy measures to stimulate demand, alongside structural reforms to reduce production costs and improve competitiveness. Key issues include sluggish credit growth, stalled real estate transactions, funds trapped in cooperatives, delayed government payments, and a crisis in the construction sector. The report also highlights how pandemic-era monetary policies, inadequate fiscal stimulus and import restrictions have exacerbated economic stagnation over the past two years.

In yet another development, former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has hinted at her entry into UML politics, suggesting that due to health reasons, Prime Minister Oli may gradually hand over party leadership to her. Meanwhile, former Vice-President Nanda Kishor Pun has joined the Maoist Center.  At the same time, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the fourth largest party in the parliament, continues to face a crisis disproportionate with its size after Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane’s re-arrest, casting uncertainty over its upcoming general convention. With Lamichhane detained, internal divisions among top leaders have weakened the party’s functionality, though efforts to strengthen grassroots organization continue.

Former Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stressed the need of amending the Constitution for political stability.

Addressing a press conference organized by Press Centre Nepal, Rupandehi in Bhairahawa today, Chair Dahal, who arrived in Rupandehi as part of the party's awareness campaign, expressed concern that the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress had brought the issue of Constitution amendment during the formation of the government but failed to proceed ahead with it.

"The Constitution amendment is necessary for stability and it should be reviewed and amended within 10 years," he said, adding that the Constitution amendment is not to restrict the rights of the people but to enhance their rights.

Stating that his party has no interest in toppling down the government, he said the awareness campaign has been launched to establish the rights of the people and to understand the sufferings and even to defeat all kinds of efforts launched against the republican system in the name of restoration of monarchy or any others.