‘If We Wish, We Can Challenge the Government in the National Assembly’

Summary: After the Nepali Congress delayed the selection of its parliamentary leader, the formation of the Constitutional Council was also delayed, with Congress adopting an opposition stance. Leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe expressed disagreement over seniority and tradition during the Constitutional Council meeting while debating with the Prime Minister. The Congress is conducting a party reorganization and mobilization campaign, aiming to include all factions ahead of its 15th general convention.

The Nepali Congress’s delay in choosing its parliamentary leader caused a setback in the formation of the Constitutional Council. After the leader was finally selected, former co-general secretary Bhishmaraj Angdembe stated that Congress has started actively asserting its role as opposition. During the Constitutional Council meeting regarding the recommendation of the Chief Justice’s name, Angdembe submitted a written dissent and engaged in a heated debate with Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Despite having fewer MPs compared to the ruling party, Congress has begun voicing its positions in Parliament.

Congress is currently running a mobilization campaign across all seven provinces. After completing a program in Gandaki Province on Saturday, the campaign will commence in Koshi Province. The general secretary is discussing updating party membership records digitally in Koshi Province. The party is making comprehensive efforts to reorganize itself and unite through new approaches as part of the mobilization drive.

In an interview about internal party politics, Angdembe noted: “Disputes within the party have decreased. The entire process from the Election Commission to the courts took several months, during which elections were also held. We are meeting with all office bearers, former presidents, and leaders to foster unity. Leaders are supportive of uniting the party and endeavoring to accelerate the political process.”