Nepali Congress Forms Massive Election Mobilization Committee for Upcoming Polls

In reference to the upcoming elections on Falgun 21, the Nepali Congress has formed a massive 501-member Election Mobilization and Publicity Central Committee in Constituency No. 5. This committee, led by the regional president, includes representation from all structures at the central, provincial, and regional levels. It has been stated that the Congress's publicity campaign will gain momentum with the expansion of this committee. Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradeep Paudel stated that the main strategy of the Congress is to clearly and transparently convey its plans to the citizens and to dispel the misconceptions spread by competitors. Old by Birth, Always New by Ideology: Nepali Congress He mentioned that an artificial narrative is being constructed to portray the Nepali Congress as an 'old party' and make it irrelevant. However, being old means valuing experience and contribution. He stated that the Nepali Congress is the 'university' of Nepali politics. The Congress played a leading role from the end of the Rana regime, the struggle against Panchayat, to the establishment of pluralism. While the Congress may be the oldest by birth, it is always new and dynamic by ideology. He stated that the Congress is a party that builds agendas according to the needs and desires of Nepali society, rather than importing and imposing ideologies. He asserted that the Congress has continuously refined itself by understanding the essence of a changing society, as stated by BP Koirala. Resolution for Transformation and Clarity of Leadership According to him, the Congress has not been slow to accept past shortcomings. General Secretary Paudel stated that they have internalized the warnings given by citizens that the Congress must reform. Therefore, he mentioned that the Congress is now coming before the voters as a transformed Congress. A special aspect this time is that they have presented Gagan Thapa as the 'future Prime Minister' not based on anyone's personal declaration, but through an institutional decision of the party. He stated that they are moving forward by addressing the public desire for leadership change, strengthening policy clarity, and internal democracy. 10 Agendas for Prosperity and a Roadmap for Good Governance He stated that the Congress has put forward 10 main agendas for the country. He asserted that the priority of the Congress is not just the number of jobs, but a concrete process for job creation. He stated the Congress's commitment to ending the cumbersome processes in company registration and other administrative tasks. He also mentioned that they will address not only 'brain drain' (talent migration) but also the problem of 'brain waste,' where the capacity of those already in the country cannot be utilized properly. He stated that ending corruption is the fundamental resolution of the Congress. Coordinating Force and Political Maturity He claimed that the Nepali Congress is the only party in Nepal's complex politics with the capacity to connect extremism and bring it to the moderate path. If only extremist forces reach parliament, the country could move towards instability. Therefore, a majority for the Congress is necessary for the implementation of the constitution and the institutional development of democracy. He stated that only the Congress has the maturity to use strategically important land for Nepal's national interest, not for the interests of neighboring countries. Unbreakable Bond with Kathmandu Constituency No. 5 He stated that he sees his political future in Kathmandu Constituency No. 5. As the General Secretary of the party, he has received affection from everyone across the country. However, he asserted that his main area of work is here. Although some try to portray him as an outsider candidate, he mentioned that his constituency is Kathmandu 5 and that he is a person deeply rooted in this soil. He stated that after the Congress wins the election, they have continuously advocated for the construction of the Ring Road, the expansion of the Melamchi drinking water pipeline, the Bishnumati corridor, and the protection of public land. He stated that whether as Health Minister or now, he has always prioritized simple and service-oriented politics. He stated that politics for him is social service and it should always be about showing results, not just occupying positions. Closeness with Voters He stated that the Congress has fielded its own candidates in all 165 constituencies and the fight now is to make the Congress a party with a majority. He stated that every active member of the Congress must reach the doorsteps of the voters and divide the work with the feeling that all candidates are their own, to convey the Congress's agenda to the voters. He expressed confidence in achieving historic success in this election by effectively utilizing digital connectivity and personal contact. He concluded that the victory of the Congress is assured with the support of conscious and enlightened voters. – News Agency Nepal