Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Jhalanath Khanal denies reports of withdrawing from party Chair race



KATHMANDU: Senior leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist) party, Jhalanath Khanal, has dismissed reports that he is withdrawing from the party chairman race.

Speaking with media personnel after attending a party secretariat meeting, Khanal stated there is no chance he will withdraw from the race.

He further clarified that party leaders have agreed to forge an understanding.

When asked if the party would reach a consensus on electing him as the party chair, Khanal responded, “Why not? There is no reason not to reach an agreement.”

Publish Date : 27 June 2024 19:46 PM

Congress President Thapa and Vice President Sharma meet former President Deuba in Maharajgunj

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa, accompanied by Vice

New names recommended for Jhapa-1 after Bishwa Prakash Sharma opts out of candidacy

JHAPA: Following Nepali Congress Vice-President Bishwa Prakash Sharma’s decision not

UML central election committee member Khumakant Paudel quits party

KATHMANDU: Khumakant Paudel, a member of the CPN-UML Central Election

Bamdev Gautam set to contest House of Representatives election from Bardiya-1

KATHMANDU: Nepali Communist Party (NCP) leader Bamdev Gautam is set

Congress urges former members to rejoin the party

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has called on members who have