Krishna Bahadur Mahara Retires from Active Politics

Kathmandu. Nepali Communist Party (NCP) leader and former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara has retired from active politics.

 He announced his retirement from active politics by issuing a statement on Thursday. Talking to Ratopati, Mahara said that he announced his separation from active party responsibilities due to his health condition.

‘I have separated from all responsibilities rather than leaving the party. It is not due to any disgust towards the party,’ he said.

Mahara, who has been continuously active in the Nepali communist movement for the past 48 years, stated that he is suffering from nerve and muscle problems related to 'atrophy'. Mahara mentioned in the statement issued on Thursday that due to the lack of expected improvement in his health despite regular treatment, therapy, and medication, it has become difficult to carry out the regular activities and responsibilities of the party.

‘My health condition did not support me as expected. As a result, it has become difficult to contribute to the regular activities and responsibilities of the party in an active, effective, and responsible manner as before,’ the statement said.

Mahara clarified that this decision of his is not due to any political dissatisfaction, complaint, or ideological deviation, but purely a compulsory situation created by his health condition.

He said, ‘I want to inform you that I have decided to separate from the active responsibilities of the party and remain a simple member.’ He expressed gratitude to all the friends, the public, and his family who supported him during his 48-year political journey.

 Recalling that he has contributed to various stages of the Maoist movement since the Fourth General Convention of the NCP to the best of his ability, he expressed confidence that the energetic youth of the new generation will make the country prosperous and self-reliant.