Nepal's Election Commission officially recognized Gagan Thapa's faction as the authentic Nepali Congress on January 16, 2026, days after a party split triggered by a special general convention that elected the 49-year-old reformist as president. This leadership shift, backed by over 60% of delegates, ousts veteran Sher Bahadur Deuba ahead of March 5 polls amid youth-driven demands for change.

Nepali Congress Witnesses Leadership Change Ahead of Polls

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Nepali Congress Witnesses Leadership Change Ahead of Polls