CPN-UML Divides Political Parties into Four Categories in Election Manifesto

Kathmandu. The Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-UML), while unveiling its election manifesto for the upcoming elections, has divided the country's political parties into four main categories.

The party claimed itself to be the sole 'revolutionary force' and leveled serious accusations against new forces like the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), labeling them as 'ideology-less populists' and connected to the 'destructive elements of Bhadra 24.'

The manifesto classified political forces into four groups: revolutionary, status quoist, populist, and reactionary revivalist. CPN-UML presented itself as the revolutionary force, asserting a clear socialist agenda for societal transformation.

On the other hand, CPN-UML described CPN-UML (A) and Nepali Congress as 'status quoist,' commenting that they lack any new concepts to move the country forward. The party specifically attacked the newly emerging forces (populists). The manifesto stated, 'The populist forces calling themselves new are ideology-less and visionless. This force is connected to the elements that caused destruction on Bhadra 24.'

CPN-UML claimed that such forces cannot solve the country's problems and are not in the interest of the nation and its people. Similarly, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) was depicted as a 'reactionary revivalist' force. It was alleged that these forces are maneuvering to push the country backward by attempting to reinstate the feudal monarchy that was overthrown by the people's revolution.

Claiming leadership in past people's struggles and political changes, CPN-UML mentioned that rights such as democracy, federalism, and inclusive representation were achieved due to its efforts. Stating, 'We changed the system, now we will also change the situation,' CPN-UML committed to delivering results while other parties only talk.