Politics

Nepali Congress leader and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has urged all political parties to act responsibly and uphold the rule of law, rising above provocation, bias, and revenge. Speaking to journalists at the Congress Party Office in Sanepa on Friday, Lekhak clarified that he did not issue any order to use force during the recent Gen Z movement. He also stated that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and he did not authorize the use of firearms or any repressive measures against protesters. Lekhak dismissed rumors that the prime minister or home minister had ordered police to open fire, calling…

The Federal Parliament Secretariat has terminated the lease agreement for the building in New Baneshwor, which had been used as the Parliament building for years. According to the Secretariat, the decision was made because the structure became unusable after it was severely damaged by fire and vandalism during the GenZ protests on Bhadra 23 and 24. The agreement was canceled in accordance with Section 531 (2)(b) of the Civil Code, 2074, and the termination has been effective since the last week of Bhadra, the Secretariat stated. The building had been in use since 2064 BS. Originally, the annual rent for…

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RASWAPA) has announced plans to conduct harmony rallies across Nepal in three phases—covering the Himalayas, hills, and Terai regions—immediately after Tihar. According to party spokesperson Manish Jha, today’s meeting will set the dates for the three-phase harmony rallies. He emphasized that the society is currently facing divisions, and it is important to strengthen trust between the state and the people. The rallies aim to foster mutual trust and goodwill among citizens.

The Unified Socialist Party is holding a Secretariat meeting today to determine the dates for its Standing Committee, Politburo, and Central Committee meetings. According to party spokesperson Prakash Jwala, the meeting will discuss the current national situation, recent political developments, unity among left and socialist parties, and preparations for the upcoming elections. The party has announced its decision to participate in the upcoming elections scheduled for February (Fagun), emphasizing the importance of a free and fair democratic process. Jwala added that the meeting will also endorse cooperation and unity among like-minded political forces. He stated that the party plans to…

The Nepali Congress office-bearers’ meeting is also being held today. Party spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat informed that the meeting will start at 1 PM at the party’s central office in Sanepa. The meeting, which began on Thursday, is continuing today as part of an ongoing discussion. During Thursday’s session, office-bearers and former office-bearers presented their views on whether to hold a special general convention or a regular general convention, according to spokesperson Mahat. He further stated that today’s meeting will continue with the presentation of views from other members and will also finalize the agenda for the Central Committee…

The Secretariat meeting of the CPN (UML) is scheduled to be held today (Friday). Earlier, the party’s 58th Secretariat meeting, which was set for Sunday, had been postponed due to continuous rainfall, floods, landslides, and inundation across several areas. The meeting is expected to discuss the country’s latest political situation, the role of the current government, and organizational matters. In particular, the meeting is said to focus on formulating the party’s upcoming strategy and defining a new course of action.

The Government of Nepal has declared Ilam District a disaster-affected area following the recent floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfall. At a Cabinet meeting held today at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar, the government decided to declare Ilam a disaster-affected zone for a period of three months, according to Minister for Communication and Information Technology and Government Spokesperson Jagadish Kharel. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), since Asoj 18 (October 4), continuous rainfall has caused massive landslides and floods in the eastern hilly district, resulting in the…

Today’s Cabinet meeting made several important decisions related to security, administration, education, energy, and civil aviation. The meeting decided to promote four Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) — Sushil Singh Rathour, Uma Prasad Chaturvedi, Himalaya Kumar Shrestha, and Dambar Bahadur Bishwakarma — to the rank of Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) and assign them to new positions. In line with decisions concerning the Land Problem Resolution Commission, the government decided to dissolve the commission formed in 2081 BS along with all its district-level committees. The meeting also resolved to send the 2082 BS report of the High-Level Investigation Committee —…

The Nepali Congress office-bearers and former office-bearers’ meeting will continue tomorrow, as today’s session could not complete statements from all participants. Party spokesperson Prakash Sharan Mahat said, “Not all office-bearers and former office-bearers got a chance to express their views today, so the meeting will continue tomorrow.” According to him, the meeting will be held at 1 PM tomorrow as well. He added that leaders mainly shared their opinions focusing on the country’s current political situation and party-related matters. Mahat explained, “Given the present context and recent political developments, the meeting discussed the challenges facing the country, how to move…

The CPN-UML has announced a major show of strength on Asoj 25 (October 11). The party’s sister organization, the National Youth Association, Nepal, will organize a large motorbike rally starting from Tinkune, Kathmandu. During a program held in Gundu, Bhaktapur, on Thursday, UML Politburo member Mahesh Basnet warned the government not to underestimate the party’s power. He cautioned that “if anyone dares to touch party chairman KP Sharma Oli, the entire country will be on fire.” Basnet declared, “The CPN-UML, Chairman Oli, and Mahesh Basnet never back down. The same Youth Force that once fought against the Rana, Panchayat, and…