Summary
- Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradeep Paudel stated that although the party came second in terms of seats, its policies and principles have won in the election.
- Paudel emphasized that Chairman Gagan Thapa’s resignation should be rejected and viewed as an opportunity for organizational restructuring.
- He highlighted that Nepali voters have chosen democratic liberalism, sending a clear message that the country must advance on the Congress path of social justice, rule of law, and a liberal economy.
March 21, Kathmandu – Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradeep Paudel acknowledged that while his party placed second in the number of seats in the election, it secured victory through its policies and principles.
Addressing the Central Working Committee meeting today, he made this comment.
“Though we may have come second in seat count, our policies and principles have emerged victorious,” Paudel said at the meeting. “I believe there has been a kind of ‘dimensional change’ in Nepal that will open a broad path to prosperity.”
He added, “The most positive aspect of this election is that Nepali voters have chosen ‘democratic liberalism.'”
Paudel further stated, “Our communist friends previously cooperated with us to preserve the system, but the public’s mandate now clearly signals the need for the country to move forward on the ‘Congress path’—social justice, rule of law, and a liberal economy.”
Regarding Chairman Gagan Thapa’s resignation, Paudel noted that it is not an appropriate option and called for a proposal to reject the resignation to be passed at the meeting.
“Rejecting this resignation is not merely a procedural decision but reflects our shared commitment to ‘collective leadership’ and ‘unity.’ Despite adverse conditions, the energy of the new leadership has kept the party in this honorable position,” Paudel said. “Otherwise, the party could have descended into the abyss of history. Therefore, this should be seen not as a disappointment but as an opportunity for organizational restructuring.”
