KP Sharma Oli and senior vice-chair Ishwar Pokharel have filed their candidacies for the post of party chair. Over 300 central positions are to be elected at the general convention currently underway in Kathmandu.
Closed session of the 11th General Convention of the CPN-UML (Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist) has started in Kathmandu to select party's new leadership.
Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML), KP Sharma Oli, called for the restoration of the dissolved parliament during the opening session of the party's General Convention.
The Supreme Court had ordered Yadav to seek a vote of confidence within 24 hours, but he stepped down during the provincial assembly meeting, citing lack of support.
Gen-Z youths and cadres of the CPN-UML led by KP Sharma Oli clashed in Dhangadhi city on Wednesday, marking the second such incident within a week. The confrontation left one Gen-Z protester with minor injuries, police said.
Announcing his candidacy on Tuesday, Pokharel has also released his detailed political-organisational agendas, stating he is prepared to take on the party's leadership, citing "the need for deep introspection, structural reforms and a renewed commitment to internal democracy."
Simara in Nepal is returning to calm after two days of clashes between Gen-Z protestors and CPN-UML cadres. Police arrested key suspects, and protestors reached a verbal agreement with authorities. Locals remain worried about security ahead of the 2026 elections.
Tension has continued for the second consecutive day in Bara District bordering the Indian state of Bihar as youths identifying themselves as Gen Zers returned to the streets a day after clashing with CPN-UML cadres.
Eight hours curfew has been imposed in the Simara airport area of Bara District in the Southern plains of Nepal following a clash between the Gen-Z group and the CPN-UML cadres.
The Mig la pass road, known as project Himank holds immense strategic significance as the third vital axis from Hanle to Fukche, while also helping boost tourism.
Former Prime Minister of Nepal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has dismissed rumours that he plans to flee the country, accusing the current government of trying to strip him of his security and official privileges.