KATHMANDU, APRIL 22
Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has underscored the need to attract young people to politics.
Speaking at a provincial review of the recent House of Representatives election in Biratnagar on Wednesday, Thapa said youths require a deeper understanding of the Nepali Congress (NC)-its history, achievements, and contributions to national development. He added that the time has come to reflect on why and how the party lost nearly one million votes in the last election.
Noting that the NC has led numerous local and provincial governments, Thapa said the party's continued advocacy for good governance and anti-corruption efforts remains significant. He also informed that the party is renewing its active membership to strengthen and update its organisational structure.
Describing the NC as a historic political force, Thapa stressed the importance of proper documentation of its activities. He said digital archiving of the party's organisation and initiatives is essential. He further expressed confidence that disillusioned voters would be persuaded to return to the party's fold. Thapa also pledged inclusive participation in the party's upcoming 15th general convention.
The NC President further emphasised the importance of uniting all four generations within the party.
On the occasion, party Vice President Pushpa Bhusal urged leaders and cadres not to be discouraged by the election results, but to remain committed to strengthening the party organisation. She also called on active members to raise public awareness about the party's policies and contributions to the nation. According to her, digitally updating party membership at the ward level would revitalise the organisation in a more efficient and modern manner.
General Secretary Gururaj Ghimire said that the process of updating party membership-from ward to central level-is underway to reinvigorate the party. He added that one of the key reasons behind the party's poor performance in the recent House of Representatives election was its failure to effectively publicise the positive work carried out by local governments.