KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) General-Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has expressed that the NC should remain out of the government until the next election.
Speaking at the ‘Second Province Assembly Regional Conference, 2081,’ organized by NC Kathmandu Constituency 6 (1), Thapa emphasized the importance of the NC playing an effective role from the opposition.
“There needs to be cordial relations within the party along with clarity and commitment. By fully implementing these ideas, we can position the party to form a single majority government with 40 percent of the votes,” he claimed.
Thapa mentioned that a wider discussion would be held at the party’s Mahasamiti meeting by mid-July to develop future strategies.
He also highlighted the need to revise the process for selecting the party’s candidates in elections, advocating for NC’s active members to have the right to vote when nominating candidates.
He stressed that internal groupism and factional feuds must end to ensure the party’s victory with a single majority.
Thapa urged NC-led governments in 332 local units to focus on the welfare of the people, maintaining the NC’s position in opposition at the center to effectively hold the government accountable.
Thapa also called for amendments to certain provisions of the Constitution before the next election.
He pointed out that provinces are being run through court verdicts and suggested reducing the number of ministers in federal and provincial governments.
“Future strides should be taken by amending the Constitution,” he added.
He emphasized the need to implement programs that connect leaders and cadres with citizens.
NC central member Pradeep Poudel echoed Thapa’s sentiments, stating that the party’s organization would strengthen nationwide if its base in Kathmandu remained robust.
He argued that the NC should stand strong against corruption and work to establish people’s agendas.
Another central member, Pratima Gautam, stressed the importance of making the NC a dynamic political force capable of providing effective leadership to the country.
Likewise, NC Kathmandu President Sabuj Baniya accused leaders of using Kathmandu as a platform for securing their positions, weakening the party’s organizational base by forming alliances with other parties for personal gain.
Several NC leaders shared their views at the program, which was presided over by NC Kathmandu Constituency 6 (1) President Khyam Raj Tiwari.
