UMAL General Secretary Pokharel Discusses Future Plans to Address Party Challenges

Shankar Pokharel, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), expressed hope for overcoming the challenges faced by the party and regaining public trust. He emphasized that building a stronger party requires open self-assessment, acceptance of weaknesses, unity, and discipline. According to him, these measures can only succeed through institutional and legal processes. Kathmandu, 22 Jestha.

General Secretary Pokharel noted that although the party currently appears distant from the public, he remains optimistic about restoring its strength. He highlighted the critical need for open self-examination, unity, and discipline within the party. He shared these views via Facebook amid ongoing discussions about leadership changes in the UML.

In his Facebook post, he wrote, “The party faces challenges, but they can be overcome. Problems exist, but their solutions are attainable. Election results have shown weakened connections with the public, but these can be strengthened again.” He added, “For this, open self-review, acceptance of weaknesses, unity, and discipline are essential. All these processes can only succeed through institutional and lawful methods.”