Young leaders secure thousands of positions in Nepali Congress ward elections

The Nepali Congress is undergoing a significant demographic shift as thousands of young faces secure leadership roles in its local ranks. According to the party's General Secretary, more than 35,000 young individuals could eventually join various party bodies. This projection includes representatives across ward, local, provincial, and central committees, as well as constituency representatives and general convention delegates. Under the current party statute, specific quotas ensure youth participation at all levels of the organisation. Individuals under the age of 30 are guaranteed representation from the ward level up to the district level. Furthermore, a separate quota is designated for those under the age of 35 within provincial and central committees, as well as among general convention representatives. Newly elected young leaders, such as Krishna Thapa, the ward 8 chair of Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura, expressed a desire to reconnect the party with local communities. Thapa emphasised that young people should actively participate in the political system rather than remaining outside of it. The newly elected representatives aim to revitalise local party organisations and lobby authorities on pressing development issues.