Gagan Thapa Vows to Rebrand Nepali Congress for 2084 Election Victory

Pokhara. Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has claimed that by rebranding and restructuring the party, he will make the Congress the country's leading party in the upcoming provincial and local elections. He has pledged to strengthen the party by 2083 and restore its position as Nepal's number one party in the 2084 local and provincial elections.

Addressing the party's internal review and future roadmap program in Pokhara, he stated that this is not a time to worry about defeat, but a time for serious reflection. 'This is not a time for self-defense, nor is it a time for self-condemnation. This is a time for self-reflection. Let us review and seek new things,' he said. 'Based on unity and discipline, we will rebrand and restructure the Nepali Congress party by 2083. After that, we will make the Congress the number one party in the subsequent elections.'

He analyzed that the challenges seen in the current elections are not unique to Nepal but are part of a global trend. 'The difficulties faced by old political forces in elections, and not just in elections but overall, are not just a local phenomenon in Nepal; it is global now,' Thapa added. 'There is a wave of populism across the world right now. And along with that populism, something new has emerged—what we colloquially call social media.'

He stated that the party will move forward with a special work plan for the upcoming year 2083. He mentioned that the party's organization and membership distribution will be changed, and Congress Identity Cards will now be issued. 'I will no longer receive an active member card, but a Congress Identity Card. It will be digital, and from now on, once received, one will never have to fill out forms like before,' he said. He added that those who do not update their membership on time will not be able to participate in the 15th General Convention.