KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) has attributed its defeat in the March 5 House of Representatives elections to the performance of the coalition government with the CPN-UML.
Presenting an election review report at the party’s Central Working Committee meeting on Friday, NC Vice President Bishwaprakash Sharma said the Nepali Congress-UML alliance failed to meet public expectations after forming the government.
“The formation of a government by the two major parties had raised hopes for swift and effective governance,” the report states. “However, the government’s performance remained average and failed to inspire new confidence among citizens.”
The report also cites the failure to implement key commitments outlined in the seven-point agreement reached during the formation of the coalition government as a major factor behind the electoral setback.
According to Sharma, issues such as the timely amendment of the constitution were not addressed, and even a task force was not formed. He noted that despite a decade of federalism, provinces have yet to receive their full rights, while delays in finalizing key legislations, including the School Education Bill and Civil Service Bill, added to public dissatisfaction.
The report further highlights concerns over budget preparation, stating that perceived irregularities created negative public sentiment.
Sharma also pointed to the government’s handling of social media as another contributing factor. “Decisions such as restricting social media were taken without proper consensus within the coalition,” the report notes, adding that such actions contributed to public frustration and created the backdrop for protests and the party’s eventual electoral defeat.
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