Youth of CPN-UML Demand Resignation of General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Through Street Protests

March 31, Kathmandu: Students affiliated with the All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU) protested on the streets today demanding the resignation of Shankar Pokharel, General Secretary of the CPN-UML. The demonstration began from Ashok Campus, where students called for Pokharel to step down. During the protest, slogans supporting Suhang Nembang were also raised, as Nembang is a candidate aspiring to become the UML parliamentary party leader.
Meanwhile, young members have been criticizing Pokharel on social media for reportedly pressuring lawmakers to elect Ram Bahadur Thapa unopposed. Those campaigning online for Pokharel’s resignation organized a street protest on Wednesday night. Protesters chanted slogans emphasizing the need to provide opportunities for the youth within the party, rejecting any attempts to monopolize party leadership, and demanding Pokharel resign from the position of General Secretary. Participants also burned an effigy of Pokharel in front of the party’s central office during the demonstration.