Nepal Communist Party Prioritizes Door-to-Door Campaigning Over Large Rallies for Upcoming Elections

Kathmandu. The Nepal Communist Party (NCP), which adopted a traditional approach of holding large election rallies in the previous election, is emphasizing door-to-door campaigning this time.

 The Election Commission has allocated the period from Falgun 4 to 18 for political parties for campaigning. However, spokesperson Agni Prasad Sapkota informed that this time, the NCP is prioritizing corner meetings, interactions, door-to-door visits, and idea seminars over holding large public assemblies.

‘This time we do not have plans for very large public assemblies. We will adopt the traditional style as needed, but the special emphasis is on door-to-door programs. Besides these, we are giving more focus to corner meetings, interactions, and idea seminars,’ Sapkota told Ratopati.

The former Prime Minister and candidate from Eastern Rukum has returned to Kathmandu on Thursday after completing an eight-day door-to-door campaign. Sapkota informed that with about 10 days remaining for campaigning, no schedule has been made for nationwide election rallies.

‘The coordinator has returned to Kathmandu yesterday after finishing the election door-to-door program. The party has not yet made any schedule regarding holding large election rallies. It might be necessary to hold a rally in some places according to local needs,’ he said.

Similarly, Sapkota claimed that the NCP's position is strengthening this time. The NCP, contesting the election alone after 12 years, has fielded candidates in 164 constituencies. He claimed victory in 56 of those constituencies.

‘We have analyzed the election by creating three categories. According to various reports and reporting from local party committees, winning 56 seats appears certain. Possibilities are seen in 66 constituencies. Other areas appear normal,’ Sapkota claimed. He did not disclose the constituencies the party expects to win.

He stated that they are increasing election activities by focusing more on the 56 seats they expect to win. According to Sapkota, the situation is good in Bagmati, Karnali, and Lumbini Provinces. His analysis suggests that the situation in Sudurpaschim, Madhesh, and Koshi Provinces is improving compared to before, and the situation in Gandaki is normal.