Nepali Congress Claims Momentum, Cites Influx of Defectors Ahead of Elections

Kathmandu. The Nepali Congress has claimed that the electoral wave is in its favor. Holding a press conference at the party's central office on Monday, Congress asserted that it is the only party capable of navigating the changing political transition, taking charge of the nation, and fulfilling the goal of a prosperous nation.

According to the statement issued by the party's Central Publicity and Dissemination Committee, Nepali Congress candidates are currently conducting intensive campaigning and interacting with voters in all 165 constituencies across the country. Noting that the election campaign has entered its final week, Congress stated that top leaders, including the party president and vice-presidents, are addressing regional assemblies organized in various cities. 

Congress Spokesperson Devraj Chalise informed that regional election assemblies have been successfully held in Surkhet and Banke. He also claimed that the attraction for people leaving other parties to join the Nepali Congress has increased.

According to him, Mahendra Singh Thakuri, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) from Nawalparasi West, joined the Congress in Bardaghat, while 80 individuals, including Communist Party leaders Dhanlal Gurung, Balaram Rawal, Bhojraj Malla, and Narayan Basnet, joined the Congress during a rally held in Surkhet.

Chalise further informed that a program is scheduled for Friday in Pokhara where leaders and activists from various parties, independent individuals, and leaders of the 'Gen-Z' movement will join the party during a mass assembly.

Clarifying that they have prioritized the full observance of the election code of conduct, Congress has demanded that the Election Commission take swift and strict action against any violators of the code of conduct. 
Congress strongly criticized divisive statements that weaken Nepal's plurality and unity, acts that disrupt social harmony, and tendencies to spread personal hatred during the election campaign.

The party emphasized that all political parties and civil society must be responsible for civilizing democracy through their own conduct and behavior.

Stating that the source of governance legitimacy in a democracy is the people's vote, Congress drew the attention of the government and concerned parties to fully ensure the citizens' right to vote in a fear-free environment.