A Major Setback in the Communist Movement, Need to Clean Internal Corruption – Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’

April 22, Kathmandu – Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, Coordinator of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP), recently stated that the communist movement in Nepal has temporarily suffered a significant setback. Speaking at a ceremony held at the Central Office of the NCP in Parisdanda on the occasion of the party’s foundation day, he emphasized the need to review this setback from a progressive and realistic perspective.

“Currently, the communist movement has experienced a temporary blow. We must conduct a materialist review to identify where the weaknesses lie,” Prachanda expressed. “I believe such setbacks are inevitable from time to time and provide an opportunity to manage the internal dirt and filth.” He also noted that during their time in government participation, much internal cleaning within the party was undertaken.

While he did not explicitly mention that the people have shown hatred towards them, Prachanda conveyed a sense that the public has essentially told them to “wash, cleanse, and come back clean.” He stressed the importance of utilizing this moment to rectify the wrongdoings within the communist party.

“First, the party needs to be reorganized. When the new general convention is held, we are planning to prioritize new, young, and dynamic leadership from the grassroots to the top levels. We, the older generation, are also discussing how to present ourselves in new roles and forms,” Prachanda informed. He mentioned plans to hold the general convention within the next six months, aiming to complete the process by October if possible.