Nepali Congress Leader Gopal Man Shrestha Urges Party President Gagan Thapa Not to Resign Amidst Election Criticism

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader Gopal Man Shrestha has advised party President Gagan Kumar Thapa not to resign. Targeting the criticism and calls for resignation following the party's less-than-expected results in the House of Representatives elections, Shrestha clarified that resigning or demanding a resignation at this difficult juncture would not be in the interest of either the party or the nation.

Addressing President Thapa via social media, leader Shrestha stated that safeguarding democracy, strengthening the rule of law, and ending political instability are the main concerns for the Congress, rather than just the election results.

He suggested that the election outcome should be viewed not merely as a failure of the leadership, but as a warning that the Congress has failed to fully transform itself according to the people's desire for change. Stating that the election has given a profound message to the Congress to become contemporary and embrace the aspirations of the youth, he emphasized that it is now imperative to move forward with a resolution to strengthen the organization from the ward level up to the center.

Shrestha praised Thapa's courage, vision, and ability to inspire the youth. "Bringing about a resignation or resigning at this difficult time will not be beneficial for the party or the country," Shrestha said. "Instead, it is necessary for all of us Congress members to unite and support you. Under your leadership, we see a path to new energy, new hope, and new transformation."

Emphasizing that the entire Congress faction must stand united with Thapa during this time of crisis, leader Shrestha also pledged to move forward together in the journey of transforming the Nepali Congress.